Nigeria’s former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 75th birthday.
In a statement by his media adviser, Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, on Saturday, the ex-president described Buhari as a statesman, whose unique experience of leading Nigeria at different times, has earned him a special place in history.
The statement read: “I wish to most sincerely congratulate you on your 75th birthday. My family and I are pleased to join your numerous well wishers to felicitate with you as you mark this day.
“Your Excellency, you are a man of destiny whose place in history as Nigeria’s leader, at different epochs in our nation’s development journey, is guaranteed.
“I pray that God Almighty that has kept you alive and healthy will continue to protect and strengthen you as you lend your efforts to the bid to realize our collective dreams for a greater and more prosperous nation.
“Congratulations!”
Ex-President Jonathan felicitates with Buhari at 75
Nigerian ex-President Goodluck Jonathan (L) andPresident Muhammadu Buhariopposition party's presidential candidate Mohammadu Buhari (R) smile after signing the renewal of the pledges for peaceful elections on March 26, 2015 in Abuja. Security is a major concern at Saturday's vote both from Boko Haram violence against voters and polling stations to clashes between rival supporters. In 2011, around 1,000 people were killed in violence after Jonathan beat Buhari to the presidency. AFP PHOTO / PHILIP OJISUA