The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated the former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon on his 88th birthday.
“I join the Nigerian people in rejoicing with the great General for marking this occasion in good health, surrounded by many generations of his family.
“At a young age, Gowon played the leadership role destiny bestowed on him at a critical juncture in the history of our nation with equanimity, honesty and humility. “His legacy of keeping Nigeria united and indivisible will forever be appreciated by generations of his compatriots and lovers of our great country,” he said.
“The general has kept faith in the Nigerian project, heartily deploying the power of prayers to back the efforts of his successors in nation-building through his ‘Nigeria Prays’ mission. “I wish His Excellency a happy birthday, happy returns of the day and many more years in good health.”
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
PHOTOS: Saraki, Melaye spotted with Atiku in EuropeFormer Senate President Bukola Saraki and Senator Dino Melaye were spotted in the pictures of ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Europe.
Read more »
Omo-Agege: Some governors working to turn state assemblies to their puppets | TheCableOvie Omo-Agege, deputy senate president, says some governors are working “tirelessly” to turn state assemblies to their “political puppets”.
Read more »
Kaduna PDP rally: Attack on Atiku's supporters a slap on face of Nigerians - Saraki blows hotFormer Senate President, Bukola Saraki has condemned the violent attack on supporters of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP and other Nigerians during the
Read more »
PDP Kaduna Rally: Saraki Condemns Attack, Demands ProbeFormer Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has condemned the violent attack on supporters of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and other Nigerians
Read more »
Constitution amendment: States holding exercise hostage - Deputy Senate PresidentSix months after the proposed bills to be amended in the 1999 Constitution were transmitted to the 36 State Houses of Assembly, only 11 responded and
Read more »