President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of felicitation to former of Information and National Orientation, Professor Jerry Gana, as he clocks 75 years of age.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President hailed the one-time Director of the defunct Mass Mobilization for Social Justice and Economic Recovery (MAMSER), for his services to Nigeria and humanity in general.
“President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with Prof. Jerry Gana on his 75th birthday, congratulating him for a life of service to country, humanity and God, with many reasons to be thankful.
“The President joins family, friends and associates of the scholar, politician and administrator, who came into national and global limelight at an early age, and passionately threw himself into public service, working variously as head of institutions, including Directorate of Food, Roads and Rural Infrastructure (DFRRI), Mass Mobilization for Social Justice and Economic Recovery and Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Information and Culture and Cooperation and Integration.
“President Buhari believes Prof Gana’s zeal to see the country grow clearly distinguishes him, urging more commitment with his experience, knowledge and wisdom.
“The President prays that the former minister will continue to find favour with God for longer life, good health and strength,” the statement said.