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Nigeria: Fawehinmi Thanks Citizens

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Leadership (Abuja)

13 May 2008
Posted to the web 13 May 2008

Abuja

Human Rights activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN), yesterday expressed appreciation to Nigerians for their unique celebration of his 70th birthday, even in his absence.

Fawehinmi, in a statement issued in Lagos, also thanked Nigerians for their prayers for his quick recovery.

"I specially appreciate the wonderful role played by the media - both the print and the electronic - for their support through the publication of various tributes, messages, editorials, articles and lectures.

"With the remaining time left for me in the world, I will treasure these unusual, wonderful and unprecedented outpouring of love, support and kindness from my fellow countrymen and women.

"I arrived on Saturday, May 10, 2008, from London where I had been receiving medical treatment for lung cancer.

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"I have been given a medically advised break in my treatment. Hence, my stay in the country is going to be temporary and short before I go back", he stated.

"I will continue to battle this deadly disease of lung cancer despite the pain and pangs it entails, with determination and courage that I can muster".

Fawehinmi, however, said that he believed that with the prayers and support of Nigerians and God's intervention, the best would be achieved. (NAN)

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