Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and former President Goodluck Jonathan have celebrated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday anniversary.
Tinubu, in a special congratulatory message yesterday called him “a patriot, selfless and steadfast leader of uncommon zeal.”
The President, according to him, had enlisted himself into the service of the country as a teenager who joined the military immediately after secondary school.
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Tinubu stated that at 80, Buhari can look back and be proud of his unblemished record of service to the nation throughout his military career as a soldier, platoon commander, General Officer Commanding, Military Governor, Minister of Petroleum, Head of State, Chairman of Petroleum Trust Fund and as the current leader of the country.
He said:
”I heartily congratulate my president and my leader, Muhammadu Buhari, on the momentous and remarkable occasion of his 80th birthday.
“An officer and a gentleman, President Buhari has been a selfless and steadfast leader and a patriot with uncommon zeal who has dedicated almost his entire life to the service of Nigeria.
“Our country is lucky to have this great man and dedicated public servant at this time. President Buhari has led an extraordinary life of service to Nigeria at every duty post with unassailable integrity. History will be kind to him and record his contributions to the progress, unity, and stability of Nigeria in volumes.
“As a people, we are truly blessed to have a president who sees no higher honour than the opportunity to serve his people, a responsibility he has always carried with utmost dedication.”
Jonathan also congratulated the President on Friday.
Jonathan, in a goodwill message by his Special Adviser on Media, Ikechukwu Eze, prayed for God’s guidance and protection for his successor as he continued to pilot the affairs of the nation in the remaining months of his administration.
He further said the Commander-in-Chief has had an exceptional opportunity of leading the country twice, both as a military Head of state and civilian President.
The goodwill message partly read:
“As a leader, you are one of the few Nigerians who have been privileged to administer our country at different political eras; both as a military Head of State and civilian President. During these times, you offered your best efforts in the pursuit of your aspirations for the nation.”
