President Buhari greets Prof. Aina, doyen of vocational, technical education, at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended warm wishes to Prof. Olu Aina, former Registrar/Chief Executive, National Business and Technical Examinations Board, (NABTEB) on the joyous occasion of his 80th birthday on Thursday October 24, 2019.
The President, according a statement issued and sent to The DEFENDER by its Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, saluted the octogenarian for his trail-blazing and shining example in promoting training in vocational and technical education, which, he noted, is essential to fostering sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction in the country.
“From a humble beginning as a primary and secondary school teacher in South-West Nigeria to a teaching assistant in the United States, lecturer in Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria and Professor of Vocational and Technical Education, President Buhari believes that Prof Aina has always been at the forefront of impacting excellence in technical education that helps Nigerians acquire the right skills and training needed to succeed in the labour market.
“As family, friends, former students and well wishers gather to celebrate the former Pro-Chancellor & Chairman of Council,Igbinedion University, Okada and former Executive Member, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, the President prays almighty God to grant the senior citizen more years of health, happiness and fulfillment,” Adesina said in the statement.
