President Muhammadu Buhari has on behalf of the government and all Nigerians, sent warm felicitations to former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, his 87th birthday, rejoicing with the leader and his family on the grace for good health and strength to keep serving.
A statement issued by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) said the President congratulated Gen Yakubu on the formidable role he continues to play in the development of the country, always advocating peace and unity, and consistently remaining a voice of reason and wisdom in good governance and democracy.
According to the statement, as the former Head of State turns 87, the President noted, with commendation and gratitude, the statesmanship of the Convener and National Chairman of “Nigeria Prays’’, whose vision for a greater country resonates in the programmes he instituted in the ’70s like the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), creation of states and the Reconciliation, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation project, which has turned a reference for harmony.
President Buhari expressed the belief that grace and fortune continue to guide Gen. Gowon, starting out as a career soldier, youngest military Chief of Staff and youngest Head of State, before turning a Professor of Political Science and founder of the Yakubu Gowon Centre, an organization that continues to support issues of good governance, infectious disease control, HIV/AIDS and malaria.
President Buhari joined family, friends and Nigerians in praying for a longer life for the visionary leader.
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