Former President Dr Goodluck Jonathan has extended his felicitations
to President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 76th birthday.
Jonathan in a message he personally signed, thanked God for blessing President Buhari with the grace of long life.
Jonathan further noted that President Buhari has “contributed so much
to the development of Nigeria, having served the nation in different
capacities, and always giving his best whenever he is called upon to
serve.”
The message read: “Your life has been a life of great service to our
dear nation, having served as a brave soldier, Governor, Minister of
Petroleum, Head of State, and now President of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria.
“I join you, your family, well-wishers and fellow Nigerians to give
thanks to Almighty God for the gift of a long life. I wish you good
health and more productive years, as you continue to lend your skills
and energy to the task of building a Nigeria of our dreams.”
The ex-President Jonathan, who further highlighted Buhari’s
patriotism and deep commitment to Nigeria’s development also prayed to
God to grant “the President good health and more productive years.”