Buhari Praises Business Mogul, Leemon Ikpea, At 66

President Muhammadu Buhari has conveyed his message of felicitation to engineering and local content promoter, Chief Leemon Ikpea, on his 66th birthday.

Ikpea, who is the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Lee Engineering & Construction Company Limited, celebrates his 66th birthday Monday, December 19, 2022.

A statement by the president’s media aide, Mr. Femi Adesina said Buhari rejoices with Ikpea, “the Ewato, Esan South Local Government Area of Edo State native, his family, friends and associates on the new age, joining them to glorify God for the gift of life, health, and business successes.”

Adesina said “President Buhari is delighted that Lee Engineering and Construction Company, of which Chief Ikpea is Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, is one of the home-grown investors in the oil and gas industry, with the company recently marking 31 years of existence and landmark records.”

He added that “The President prays that the Adolor of Ewato Kingdom, and Odonlagbon of Warri, will continue to touch lives through acts of philanthropy, for which he is noted.

“The National Honors Award winner, President Buhari notes, is a point of reference to Nigerian youths that entrepreneurship pays, with attainments in areas of endeavor like oil, gas, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and many others.

“He wishes Chief Ikpea longer life, and greater service to God and humanity, through his Agbonjagwe Foundation.