Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has felicitated with ex-President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on the occasion of his 83rd birthday.
He is joined by Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan, who rejoiced with Obasanjo for attaining his advanced age in good health and sound mind.
He said the former president has made indelible contributions to the unity and development of Nigeria in over five decades at the vanguard of nation-building.
In a goodwill message Jonathan personally signed, the former President praised Chief Obasanjo, who turns 83 on Thursday, for his distinguished record of service and loyalty to the country.
Dr. Jonathan wrote: “I join your family and Nigerians from all walks of life to celebrate you as you mark another birthday.
“You are an elder statesman and patriot with a distinguished record of service, loyalty and love for our country Nigeria.
“As a President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, you built bridges of love and unity across the land.
“As you celebrate, my family pray that God will bless you with more years of glory, honour and sound health. Happy Birthday Your Excellency.”
Lawan recalled former President Obasanjo’s pivotal roles at different epochs in the tasks to keep Nigeria one, stable, democratic and prosperous. He said the elder statesman has served his country with courage, wisdom and sense of history.
The Senate President prayed that the former president would continue to be an asset for nation-building in Nigeria and for emancipation of Africa.
Lawan wished the elder statesman many more years of good health and service to his fatherland.