President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the entertainment industry in celebrating with renowned actor, writer and movie producer, Richard Mofe Damijo, RMD, on his 6oth birthday, rejoicing with family members, friends and colleagues of the stage and screen star on the milestone occasion.
The President in the statement released by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, congratulated Richard Mofe Damijo, 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.
According to the statement by Mr Femi Adesina, President Buhari noted the contributions of Richard Mofe Damijo 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 believes 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,” Femi Adesina said.
“President Buhari felicitates with Nollywood on the joyous event of RMD’s birthday, praying that God will continue to bless and strengthen the actor and his family,” he added.
The actor and Politician was born on July 6th 1961, which was a year after Nigeria got her Independence from her British colonial masters.