President Bola Tinubu on Saturday felicitated the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, on his 73rd birthday, on August 31, 2025.
In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President joined the Catholic family and Body of Christ to celebrate the highly revered priest, whose compassion for the poor and underprivileged continues to influence people-centred development policies in Nigeria and Africa.
Tinubu highlights the priest’s sacrifice in balancing his spiritual and intellectual works with practical guides on how democracy can impact development and good governance worldwide.
The President remarks, “Bishop Kukah’s role in the struggle for the return of democracy in Nigeria and his support for peace and harmony are remarkable.
“Bishop Kukah served as a member of Nigeria’s Truth Commission, Secretary of the Political Reform Conference, member of Nigeria’s Electoral Reform Committee, and worked assiduously to promote harmonious relationships between Christians and Muslims as Chairman of Nigeria’s Inter-religious Dialogue.”
According to the statement, the President hopes Kukah’s tireless advocacy for justice, democracy and human development will remain an irreplaceable treasure.
“The President prays for a longer life, good health and wisdom for Bishop Kukah,” the statement added.
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