Senate president Ahmed Lawan has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is courageously guiding Nigeria through a difficult phase.
Lawan, in a statement he personally signed, said to congratulate Buhari on his 78th birthday on Thursday, December 17, said in all the years of his leadership of Nigeria, the president has shown undeniable commitment to the unity, peace and even development of Nigeria.
The statement reads in part:
“From the ongoing massive infrastructure projects across the country, series of programmes targeted at lifting the most vulnerable, like the social investment scheme, to the numerous bold initiatives of his government aimed at diversifying the economy, President Buhari is leveraging on his integrity and good standing with the masses to courageously guide Nigeria through a difficult phase into future prosperity
“I urge every citizen to look at the big picture and continue to stand with the President in this patriotic mission.
“As a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), I am also delighted with President Buhari over the process he has set in motion for reforming and rebuilding our great party for fulfilling its historic mission of leading Nigeria into political stability and economic prosperity.
“On our part, the ninth National Assembly will continue to work harmoniously with the President for the peace and development of Nigeria and the well-being of our people.
“On this august occasion of your birthday, Mr President, I pray that God would continue to imbue you with wisdom, courage and good health to continue to safely pilot the ship of the nation towards the dream of its people.
Happy Birthday, Mr President!”
