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Preident Muhammadu Buhari, in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Wednesday, joined the nation in praying for good health and strength for ex-president Goodluck Jonathan to keep serving the nation.
The
President rejoiced with family, friends and political associates of the former
president, lauding him for good counsels to leaders within and outside Nigeria
since he left office, sharing his experience of serving at different levels of
governance.
According to
him, the former President’s legacy of humility and patriotism will continue to
resonate, inspiring generations to come on the sacrifices made for the
stability of democracy and promotion of sustainable development.
The
President wished the former President and his family more years of joyful
celebrations.
Also, Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated former President Goodluck Jonathan as he clocks 62 years on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Okowa lauded
the former Nigerian leader for his peaceful disposition towards politics, power
and issues of life, describing him as “a committed patriot and father of
modern democracy” in Nigeria.
In a
statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Tuesday in Asaba,
the governor remarked that Jonathan possessed leadership prowess, laced with
wisdom, adding that his administration deepened democracy in Nigeria,
especially when he conducted a credible election that led to his ouster from office.
According to
him, the former president’s exemplary contributions aided the
institutionalization of democracy and improvement of elections in Nigeria
through his personal sacrifice and leadership by example.
Okowa stated
that Jonathan’s place in global history was assured at the backdrop of his
famous quote of “my ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian”, which he
aptly demonstrated when he made that patriotic but rare telephone call
conceding defeat in the 2015 general elections.
“On
behalf of the government and people of Delta, I congratulate our leader and
statesman, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, as he celebrates his 62nd birth anniversary.
“Your
Excellency, it gives me pleasure to celebrate you for your continuous role in
deepening democracy in our dear country.
“Your
administration will long be remembered in history as the government that
epitomized the rule of law and freedom of expression as there were no records
of human rights abuses when you led the country.
“The
government of Delta under my watch will continue to leverage on the peaceful
disposition, legacies of leadership, solidarity and support of accomplished,
highly respected statesmen and committed patriots like you as we vigorously
pursue our Stronger Delta Agenda.
“I join your family, friends and well-wishers to thank Almighty God for His continued guidance, protection and provision for you in the past 62 years of a life of forthrightness and great accomplishments,” he said.
His Excellency, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Governor of Rivers State, has on behalf of his wife, Suzette, the Government and people of Rivers State felicitated with former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, on the occasion of his 62nd Birthday.
Governor
Wike described the former President as a selfless leader and a beacon of light
for the growth of democracy in Nigeria.
As a
statesman, he said, the former President has continued to nurture the ideals of
unity and peaceful co-existence.
He prayed
that God will grant him good health and the divine enablement to continue to
serve the Nation and humanity.