Tinubu congratulates Ajibola Ogunshola on 80th birthday
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Ajibola Ogunshola, former chairman of Punch Nigeria Ltd., on his 80th birthday, July 14.
In a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Saturday, the president described Mr Ogunshola as a distinguished Nigerian.
He said Mr Ogunshola was, at various times, managing director of Niger Insurance Plc, chairman of the Committee of Actuaries advising the United Nations Pension Fund, and chairman of Alexander Forbes Consulting Actuaries.
“He was also the president of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN).
“He is a fellow of the Nigerian Mathematical Society and past fellow of the Royal Statistical Society of England.
“President Tinubu celebrates the Baaroyin of Ibadanland on reaching the venerable age of 80 and commends him for his many accomplishments and contributions to the nation across sectors,” said the statement.
The president prayed for the continued well-being of Mr Ogunshola and his family.
(NAN)
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