President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday congratulated a former Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, Mr. Funsho Kupolokun, on his 70th birthday. Kupolokun clocks 70 on Sunday. Buhari, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President said he joined family, friends and associates in celebrating Kupolokun who he described as “resourceful engineer, administrator and businessman.” He observed that the former NNPC boss has contributed immensely to the development of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria over the years. The statement read in part, “With his extensive background in the oil and gas industry and public sector governance, President Buhari trusts that Engr. Kupolokun will continue to avail the nation his professional and timely counsel as a senior citizen. “The President also commends the astute administrator for his philanthropic gestures to under-privileged Nigerians and his commitment to improving the lot of the people, particularly in his local community. “The President prays that Almighty God will continue to guide, guard and sustain Engr. Kupolokun with more years of abounding health, success and personal fulfilment.”
Source: http://punchng.com/buhari-congratulates-ex-nnpc-boss-kupolokun-at-70/

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