Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and some lawmakers have extended their felicitations to President Muhammadu Buhari, who clocks 76 on Monday (today).
In a goodwill message he personally signed in Abuja on Sunday, the former President thanked God who, he said, blessed President Buhari with long life.
onathan further noted that President Buhari had contributed so much to the development of Nigeria, having served the nation in different capacities, and “always giving his best whenever he is called upon to serve.”
He said, “Yours has been a life of great service to our dear nation, having served as a brave soldier, governor, Minister of Petroleum, Head of State, and now President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
Jonathan, who further highlighted Buhari’s patriotism and deep commitment to Nigeria’s development, also prayed to God to grant the President good health and more productive years.”
Also, Akeredolu sought the support and prayers of Nigerians for Buhari to enable him to serve the country better.
The governor made the call in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olusegun Ajiboye, in Akure on Sunday.
Ajiboye stated that the governor joined millions of Nigerians to congratulate Buhari on his 76th birthday.
Akeredolu also congratulated Nigerians for having Buhari as president “at this difficult time.”
The governor said the President’s commitment to the development of Nigeria was increasingly yielding the expected results.