As Former Head of State Gen. Yakubu
Gowon marks his 80th birthday, President
Goodluck Jonathan has said Nigeria will
forever be indebted to him.
In a congratulatory letter to Gowon, ahead of
his birthday which comes up on Sunday,
Jonathan said that the nation will remain
grateful to Gowon for “successfully
managing and guiding it through an
unfortunate civil war’’.
In the letter, signed by the Special Adviser to
the President on Media and Publicity, Dr
Reuben Abati, Jonathan described Gowon as
a worthy, steadfast and iconic feature of
Nigerian history.
“As you deservedly celebrate this noteworthy
anniversary on Oct. 19, I join your family,
friends, protégés and well-wishers in
celebrating you.
“I also thank Almighty God for the unique
and richly fulfilled life He has blessed you
with in these past 80 years.
“Over the years, you have continued to use
your exalted position to engender bridges of
love and harmony across the country.
“You have never failed to avail successive
governments of your wise counsel.
“You continue to also demonstrate your
unwavering faith and willingness to partner
with us in our quest to bequeath to our
collective posterity, a nation of which we can
all be proud.
“Nigeria owes you a huge debt of gratitude,”
the president said.
Gowon marks his 80th birthday, President
Goodluck Jonathan has said Nigeria will
forever be indebted to him.
In a congratulatory letter to Gowon, ahead of
his birthday which comes up on Sunday,
Jonathan said that the nation will remain
grateful to Gowon for “successfully
managing and guiding it through an
unfortunate civil war’’.
In the letter, signed by the Special Adviser to
the President on Media and Publicity, Dr
Reuben Abati, Jonathan described Gowon as
a worthy, steadfast and iconic feature of
Nigerian history.
“As you deservedly celebrate this noteworthy
anniversary on Oct. 19, I join your family,
friends, protégés and well-wishers in
celebrating you.
“I also thank Almighty God for the unique
and richly fulfilled life He has blessed you
with in these past 80 years.
“Over the years, you have continued to use
your exalted position to engender bridges of
love and harmony across the country.
“You have never failed to avail successive
governments of your wise counsel.
“You continue to also demonstrate your
unwavering faith and willingness to partner
with us in our quest to bequeath to our
collective posterity, a nation of which we can
all be proud.
“Nigeria owes you a huge debt of gratitude,”
the president said.
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