President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday congratulated veteran journalist, media trainer and consultant, John Olufemi Kusa, on his 70th birthday.
Buhari, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, rejoiced with the foremost editor and writer for choosing a career that best expresses his talent.
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The president said the awareness that Mr. Kusa brings to Nigerians through his years of working in newsrooms and writing would continue to be appreciated, and his wise counsels to leaders, more recently on broad health issues, had influenced review of strategies and policies, with more focus on home-grown options for treatment of infirmities and ailments.
Buhari extolled the former Editor of The Guardian for his passionate and courageous contributions to the development of the health sector by consistently putting the spotlight on efficacy of traditional and alternative medicine and practitioners until they gained formal recognition by the federal government and inclusion in the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
The president, who said his willingness to share knowledge and experience with upcoming journalists and writers deserved commendation, urged him to take pride in the many people he inspired and mentored, who have played key roles in the country as legislators, chief executives, media entrepreneurs and advisers.
Buhari prayed that Almighty God will continue to strengthen the renowned writer for greater service to the nation, and humanity.
