The Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday celebrated his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan on his 65th birthday, today November 20, 2022.
Buhari commended the former president for his contribution to the growth and development of the nation, sacrificing personal ambition for the greater good of the country.
President Buhari on Saturday also lauded Jonathan for successfully winning the hearts of Nigerians and the world as a man of peace by carrying on his legacy of truce and amity to many countries.
The president stated this in a statement released through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.
The statement reads, “Buhari joins the family, particularly his wife, Patience, and mother, Eunice, in celebrating another milestone in Jonathan’s life, recalling his political journey, which has been evidently shaped by the mercies and grace of the Almighty God, starting as Deputy Governor, 1999-2005, Governor, 2005-2007, Vice President, 2007-2010 and President, 2010-2015.
“The President believes the friendliness, loyalty, and humility of Dr Jonathan continue to open opportunities for service to humanity while defining a path for the former President to invest in people, institutions, and nations.
“As Dr Jonathan clocks 65, Buhari prays for his well-being and that of his family.”
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