Buhari hails Mofe-Damijo at 60

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated actor, writer and movie producer, Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, on his 60th birthday.

According to a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari said he joins the entertainment industry in celebrating with rejoicing the family members, friends and colleagues of the stage and screen star on the milestone occasion.

He congratulated the veteran actor, who is also a lawyer, on his many achievements in the entertainment industry, winning national and international awards that brought glory to the local film industry, and placed the country on global limelight.

President Buhari noted the contributions of RMD to the field of community and development communications, culture, tourism and journalism, working in the public service as a former Commissioner of Culture and Tourism, preceded by serving as Special Adviser on Culture and Tourism in Delta State.

The President expressed the believe that the Nigerian entertainment industry has successfully earned a reputable place in the world through hardworking and dedicated professionals, whose tenacity, creativity and resilience continue to attract and sustain viewers on the beauty and cultural diversity of the country.

President Buhari felicitated with Nollywood on the joyous event of RMD’s birthday, praying that God will continue to bless and strengthen the actor and his family.