On Thursday, 16th October, at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, the Chief Liaison Officer, Abia State, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, ably represented the Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, at the 60th Birthday Celebration and Public Presentation of Publications by Professor Abubakar O. Sulaiman, the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS).
Professor Sulaiman’s illustrious career stands as a remarkable testament to the power of knowledge, leadership, and service. His distinguished contributions to governance, democratic development, and institutional strengthening have left a lasting imprint on Nigeria’s political and academic landscape.
Delivering the goodwill message on behalf of the Government and People of Abia State, Hon. Chinasa congratulated Professor Sulaiman for reaching this significant milestone, describing him as “a beacon of intellectual excellence whose scholarship and leadership continue to shape the nation’s democratic institutions.”
> “On behalf of the Government and People of Abia State, I extend our warmest congratulations to you, Professor, for this remarkable milestone. Your intellectual legacy and commitment to building democratic capacity across Nigeria remain commendable and worthy of emulation. As you celebrate this special occasion, may God continue to bless you with wisdom, good health, and strength to keep serving our nation and humanity,” Hon. Chinasa stated.
The event was graced by distinguished personalities, including Former Senate President Ahmed Lawan, The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ọjájá II) Representatives of Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, alongside other eminent Nigerians from various sectors of society.
The ceremony was a fitting celebration of a man whose life continues to bridge the worlds of scholarship and governance, inspiring future generations toward excellence and national service.
