Buhari Congratulates Obasanjo On His 79th Birthday

 
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former President and elder statesman, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (GCFR), as he turns 79 years old tomorrow March 5, 2016. 

In a statement sent out by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President affirms that the former president, who is approaching the octogenarian cycle, has contributed immensely to the institutionalization of democracy in Nigeria and Africa through his personal sacrifice, extensive local and international networks, and God-given wisdom. 

President Buhari believes that Chief Obasanjo’s place in global history is assured for successfully handing over power to a civilian government in 1979 after serving as a military Head of State, and returning to power in 1999 through elections to stabilize the polity, during which he most remarkably negotiated a debt relief for Nigeria.

The President warmly commends Chief Obasanjo’s vision and commitment to the growth of Nigeria and Africa, which translated into a historical growth rate of 6 percent for the Nigerian economy after a long period of slow growth, and also created a rippling effect that buoyed other African economies. 

As he turns 79, the President avers that the former president’s regular shuttles across Nigeria and Africa to counsel on economic, social and political issues, and his willingness to head election monitoring teams that have heralded smooth transitions in many countries are legacies which generations will remain grateful. 

President Buhari prays that the Almighty God will grant the Balogun of the Owu lineage, who is also the Ekerin Balogun of the Egba clan, long life and strength to continue his service to humanity. 


Happy Birthday to Baba!
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9 comments:

  1. OBJ don dey grow old ooo,well we wish him a happy birthday

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  2. Happy birthday BaBa, happy birthday Papa Iyabo

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  3. Obj you are more than that age,you should be around 86 now. Happy birthday anyways.

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  4. This is a sign that show that our country is about to be united. anyway happy birthday obj.

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  5. Congrats OBJ wishing you many more years ahead...hip hip hip hip!!! Hurray......

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  6. Happy birthday baba. My birthday mate.

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  7. HBD baba, wish you llnp and in all good health

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