President Muhammadu Buhari has paid glowing tribute to the late Professor Felicia Adebola Adedoyin, a renowned professor of Education and composer of the National Pledge, saying her patriotic fervour will be remembered anytime the national pledge is recited.
Buhari said that that the thoughtful and solemn words of the National Pledge by the iconic composer, have become an invocation to every citizen of the country, to serve our fatherland with faithfulness, loyalty and honesty.
The President in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Femi Adesina, said that Nigerians will continue to honour the memory of the legend who in 33 words, gave a timeless promise to keep for the nation.
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Buhari also commiserates with the family, friends and associates of Adedoyin, as well as the Government and people of Oyo State, on the passing of the academic and writer, whose immense works will remain indelible in our minds.
He prays the Almighty God, to grant the departed eternal rest.
Edited by Tunde Orebiyi.
