Your economic, political wisdom will be respected, Buhari tells David-West @82

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Federal Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Prof. Tam David-West, on his 82nd birthday, adding that his contribution to the economic and political architecture of Nigeria and his clear reasoning, wisdom and guidance through transition phases to democracy will be remembered and respected.

Buhari, in a birthday message made available on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, joined family members, friends and colleagues of the erudite scholar and social critic in celebrating all the years of sacrifice in serving the country he loves so much and worked hard to see grow, especially for the benefit of the poor and underprivileged.

The President believed that David-West’s contribution to the economic and political architecture of Nigeria and his clear reasoning, wisdom and guidance through the transition phases to democracy will always be remembered and respected.

He commended the former minister, who also served as Federal Minister of Mines, Power and Steel, for always holding leaders to account, assuring him that his views on good governance remain invaluable.

The President prays that the almighty God would grant Prof. David-West longer life and good health.