President Buhari prayed that the almighty God would bless the former
president with good health, wisdom and strength to continue serving the
country.
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with
former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 60th birthday, which comes up
on Monday.
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| Former President Goodluck Jonathan (left) with President Muhammadu Buhari (right) (Pulse.ng) |
Buhari’s congratulatory
message is contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the
President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Sunday.
The
President joined members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, professional
colleagues, associates of Jonathan, and his family in celebrating the
unique history of the Nigerian leader.
He
noted that the former president, within a short period rose from being a
Deputy Governor, Governor, Vice President to becoming Nigeria’s
President for six years.
According to him, Jonathan’s foray into
politics and ascendency to the highest political office in Nigeria from a
humble riverine background testifies to the greatness and inclusiveness
of Nigeria’s democracy, and serves as an invitation to all those with
interest to add value to the nation.
President
Buhari prayed that the almighty God would bless the former president
with good health, wisdom and strength to continue serving the country.
Former
President Jonathan, who has been described as the luckiest politician
of Nigeria’s political history, was born in Otueke, Bayelsa state, on
Nov. 20 1957.
Before he entered politics in 1998, Jonathan worked as an education inspector, lecturer, and environmental-protection officer.
Jonathan had also served as Deputy Governor and later as Governor of Bayelsa from 2005 to 2007.
The
former President had served as Vice-President, acting President, and
later as Nigeria’s President from 2010 to 2015, following the death of President Umaru Yar’Adua.
He lost the presidency to President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015