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Kufuor congratulates Kofi Annan on 70th birthday
Accra, April, GhanaGNA – President John
Agyekum Kufuor on behalf of the First Lady, Mrs. Theresa
Kufuor, government and all Ghanaians has congratulated
Busumburu Kofi Annan on his 70th birthday, which falls on
Tuesday.
A message issued on President Kufuor’s behalf by Mrs. Mary
Chinery-Hesse, Chief Advisor to the President, in Accra on
Monday said: “As you celebrate your 70th birthday, let me
wish you long life, strength and increased wisdom so you can
fulfill the destiny that God has designed for you in the
service of mankind.”
It said the life of Mr Annan had been full of inspiration
not only to the people of Ghana, but Africa and the entire
world.
“You have inspired the world to realize and accept that the
African can rise up to the pinnacle of world diplomacy and
achieve the highest possible laurels.”
Mr. Annan, the message said, was able to rise from a humble
beginning in Ghana to become the first black African
Secretary General of the United Nations and demonstrated
that with hard work, diligence, perseverance and humility,
the sky was the limit for all mankind.
“Your commitment and effort to alleviate hunger and poverty
worldwide is unmatched. You continue to provide wise counsel
and give your time generously to work for the benefit of
Ghana and the African continent.”
It said the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to him manifested
the world’s recognition of his role to global peace and his
success in resolving the Kenyan crisis further proved his
capabilities.
“Your name and achievements will forever be engraved in gold
in the world’s history,” the message added.
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