President Muhammadu Buhari has warmly felicitated former Head of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar, on his 79th birthday.
A statement issued by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), on Sunday, said the president joined family members and friends to celebrate with “the iconic leader, whose legacy of setting the country on the path of democracy and good governance, and passionate pursuit of peace continues to yield results.”
President Buhari congratulated Gen Abubakar for another age, appreciating “his patriotism and visionary leadership style of always advocating unity, projecting maturity and wisdom on national discourse, and providing a rallying point for the future of the country.”
The President noted the goodwill that the former Head of State continues to attract to the country, both at national and international levels, particularly sacrificing his time and resources to reach out to individuals and institutions on the need to work for the growth of Nigeria.
The statement added that as Gen. Abubakar turns 79, President Buhari prayed that the almighty God will increase his wisdom, strength and give him long life to keep serving the country.
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