The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari on Friday honoured Prof Adeolu Akande, the Chairman of, Nigerian Communications Commission, on his 56 birthday.
In a statement published by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Buhari remarked that Akande has known for his contribution to national development in different fields like journalism, academia and public service.
President Buhari stated that Akande’s commitment and diligence on national assignments makes him stand out as a role model for young Nigerians
Senator Teslim Folarin, Chairman of Senate Committee on Local Content and lawmaker representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, also extols the Otu-born erudite professor of political science and Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission, Barr. Adeolu Akande has he turns 56 years.
The Ayingun Olubadan, in a goodwill message he personally signed and presented to journalists in Ibadan on Friday, lauded the NCC Chairman, describing him as an erudite scholar, embodiment of humility, hard work and diligence. adding that he knew the celebrant for almost 40 years ago as a quiet, erudite scholar and a tenacious gentleman who is committed to excellent service delivery service.
“Adeolu was my classmate in the Department of Political Science, University of Ibadan. Throughout our years at Premier University, he exemplified that he was a dedicated scholar and the spirit is still there till tomorrow. My friend is a trailblazer!” Folarin said.
The three-term senator remarked that Prof. Adeolu apart from being an accomplished academician with wonderful charismatic leadership prowess, his contributions to nation-building are enormous.
Senator Folarin prayed for the continued success of the political scientist.
During the PDP-led Federal Government, Prof. Adeolu Akande was appointed deputy chief press secretary of Vice President Atiku Abubakar in 2001. In 2003, Akande became a special assistant for research and communication strategies to President Olusegun Obasanjo.
In 2011, Akande was appointed chief of staff to Governor Abiola Ajimobi. Akande was appointed Professor of comparative politics by Igbinedion University in July 2017.
Until his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Governing Board of NCC, Prof. Akande was the Chairman of, Board of National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA).
Buhari, Folarin Celebrate Adeolu Akande at 56
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