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Jonathan, others congratulates Obasanjo at 75

President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday congratulated former President Olusegun Obasanjo who turns 75. Mr Jonathan, in a letter to the former president, wrote: “On the … Continue reading Jonathan, others congratulates Obasanjo at 75


President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday congratulated former President Olusegun Obasanjo who turns 75.

Mr Jonathan, in a letter to the former president, wrote: “On the historic occasion of your 75th birthday anniversary which comes up on Monday, 5th March 2012, I join you, your family, friends and well-wishers to thank Almighty God for the life of fulfilment and uncommon accomplishment which He has blessed you with.

“You have spent virtually all of your adult life in dedicated patriotic service to our fatherland: as an accomplished officer in our nation’s army; as a military commander who played a historic role in effecting the end of the unfortunate civil war; as a military Head of State who ushered in civil democratic governance; and later serving two terms as a democratically-elected President, and helping to consolidate the democratic process in our country. Today you are the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the ruling, and by far the largest political party in Nigeria.

“Through it all, you have demonstrated exceptional courage, steadfast commitment and abiding faith in the unity, peace, stability and prosperity of the Nigerian nation. It is gratifying to note that you stand ready to continue to avail us of your wise counsel at all times.

“On behalf of my family, the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I congratulate you on this milestone and wish you many more years of fulfillment. Happy Birthday!”

Speaking at the party event at the premises of Mr Obasanjo’s Presidential Library located along IBB Boulevard, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State, the Vice President of the World Bank, Oby Ezekwesili, eulogised the former President, saying that to the people outside Nigeria, Obasanjo is a role model and a leader worthy of emulation.

She urged Nigerians to tap from the wealth of experience of the former president.

She advised Africans to strive to achieve more on food production to achieve food security, stressing that instead of fighting themselves, they should fight hunger and poverty.