President Muhammadu Buhari has on Sunday joined Nollywood celebrities, in celebrating Nollywood icon, Olu Jacobs, on his 80th birthday, July 11, 2022.
Femi Adesina, the president’s special adviser, released a statement with the president’s heartfelt letter to Olu Jacobs.
The President extends congratulations to the Jacob family, especially the wife, Joke Silva, a well-known actress, and their friends on the joyous event, which calls for giving thanks for God’s protection, direction, and care.
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President Buhari acknowledges the veteran actor’s contribution to the film business, where he established a standard of professionalism that won him accolades and recognition on a global scale, including the African Movie Academy Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.
As the actor turns 80, the President notes his ingenious ability to interpret roles, simplify complex issues and bring messages to the understanding of both young and old, levelling cultural, ethnic and religious barriers to become a household name all over the country and beyond.
Largely stereotyped as a father and voice of wisdom in most movies, President Buhari believes Olu Jacobs’ natural tendency to counsel, inspire and instruct easily earned him the roles, while appreciating his foresight in winning many into the profession and guiding them to stardom.
The President prays that the Almighty God will grant him better health, longer life and steadfastness in service to the Arts, God, and humanity.