President Muhmmadu Buhari has lauded former Governor of the defunct Western Region, Maj. Gen. David Jemibewon (Rtd.), for his roles in shaping Nigeria.
The President’s commendation for the retired army officer and former Minister of Police Affairs was contained in a message to commemorate his 80th birthday anniversary.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, Buhari noted the reforms instituted by Jemibewon as Minister of Police Affairs had shappened law enforcement in Nigeria for better service delivery.
While joining the retired army officer’s family, friends and associates to celebrate the new milestone, Buhari prayed for better health and strength for him to continue in his service to the nation.
“President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with former Minister of Police Affairs, Maj. Gen. David Jemibewon (rtd), on his 80th birthday, July 20, 2020, joining family members and associates to celebrate with the former military officer, who played many pivotal roles in shaping the nation’s history, both in the private and public sectors.
“President Buhari extols Maj. Gen. Jemibewon for services to the nation, as a former Governor of the defunct Western State, and later Oyo State, and taking up strategic positions in the Nigerian Army as General Officer Commanding First Infantry Division and as Adjutant General.
“As a former Minister of Police Affairs, the President affirms that the reforms instituted by the former governor strengthened the Nigeria Police Force for better service, especially the setting up of the Police Service Commission, and initiating a process for the expansion of the security agency with more officers, and modelling of some global best practices in operations.
“President believes Maj. Gen. Jemibewon’s interest in the country continued to soar after retirement as he contributed to the process of returning the country to democratic governance, and has consistently played an active role in advocating good governance and development that directly impact on the people.
“The President prays that the Almighty God will continue to bless the former governor with good health and strength to keep serving the nation,” the statement read.