By Bayo Jimoh Professor Sulaiman Olanrewaju Abubakar, erstwhile Minister of National Planning, former Deputy Chairman, National Planning Commission, (NPC) and currently the Director-General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) clocked 55 on October 16, 2020. On this eventful day, encomiums and accolades were poured on the Professor of Political Science and International Relations, technocrat and quintessential administrator by prominent Nigerians from different walks of life for his roles in the advancement of democracy and shaping of destinies. It was indeed a day of celebration for a man, who’s administrative acumen and academic prowess in the management of NILDS,