The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the occasion of his 85th birthday.
In a release by Ola Awoniyi, his Special Adviser (Media), Lawan expressed his joy and that of his family members, in joining friends and well-wishers in rejoicing with the elder statesman on this auspicious occasion.
Lawan described Obasanjo as a true Nigerian patriot, pan-Africanist and global figure who has made great contributions to the political development of Nigeria and the emancipation of Africa.
He added that Obasanjo is a consistent protagonist of the Nigerian project, stressing that even as an elder statesman, he has continued to push for Nigeria to realise her huge potentials as a great nation.
Lawan stated: “I heartily felicitate former President Obasanjo as he continues his strong march in his remarkable journey of life.
“President Obasanjo is a true Nigerian patriot, pan-Africanist and global figure who has made great contributions to the political development of Nigeria and the emancipation of Africa.
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“President Obasanjo is a consistent protagonist of the Nigerian project. Even now as an elder statesman, he has continued to push for Nigeria to realise her huge potentials as a great nation.
“This is to be expected, as his name is linked to some of the greatest events and developments in the Nigerian history.
“I therefore heartily join Nigerians across the country in celebrating this unique figure as he crosses the milestone of 85 years.
“I also congratulate him on the divine blessing of attaining the milestone in good health of body and mind, and wish him many more years of continued service to his beloved Nigeria and Africa, and to the cause of peace all over the world”.
Obasanjo who clocked 85, was born on March 5, 1937.
The Senate President in felicitating with the former President, joins other Nigerians who have been celebrating him. Among those who had extended goodwill messages to Obasanjo, was former President of the Senate and erstwhile Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim who heaped encomiums on the former President, describing him as a foremost statesman and citizen of the world.
In a birthday message to the former President, Anyim, a frontline aspirant in the 2023 presidential election said Obasanjo has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the unity, peace and progress of Nigeria.
