President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates erudite scholar and renowned Professor of International Law, Prof. Akin Oyebode, as he clocks 70 years.
President Buhari delightfully joins the academia, all professional colleagues, family and friends of the scholar, who has spent 44 years in research, teaching and writing seminal papers that both institutions and governments have found most relevant for development.
President Buhari commends Oyebode’s diligence, discipline and exceptional brilliance in bringing fresh perspectives to international law at a period like this in the history of mankind.
As he turns 70 years and retires from the university, the President affirms that Oyebode’s contribution to nation building would always be remembered and preserved by posterity, believing that more opportunities will be waiting for research, networking and seminal presentations.
President Buhari prays that the almighty God will grant the scholar longer life, good health and wisdom to serve the nation.
FEMI ADESINA
Special Adviser to the President
Media & Publicity
December 9, 2017
