President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated renowned academic, poet, columnist and dramatist, Prof. Niyi Osundare, as he turns 70.The President felicitated with the friends, colleagues and family members of the celebrant, who he said has contributed to the political history of the country.

According to the statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina yesterday, Buhari said Osundare’s sacrifices over the years can only be rewarded with strong democratic institutions that guarantee free and fair elections and an effective governance that provides security, good health facilities and sound education to its citizenry.