Buhari congratulates Jonathan at 63, notes his ‘remarkable climb on Nigeria’s political ladder’

 

BY LINUS CHIBUIKE

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former President Goodluck Jonathan as he clocks 63 years.

The President’s message was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Thursday.

In the statement, titled, ‘President Buhari greets former President Goodluck Jonathan on 63rd birthday’, Adesina said the President particularly congratulated Jonathan for a life of service that had brought honour and goodwill to Nigeria.

The President noted, with appreciation, what he called the peculiar climb of the former President on Nigeria’s political ladder.

The statement read, “On behalf of the Federal Government and Nigerians in general, President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 63rd birthday, November 20, 2020, congratulating him for a life of service that has brought honour and goodwill to the country.

“The President notes, with appreciation, the peculiar and remarkable climb of the former president on Nigeria’s political ladder, and dedication that has kept him working most recently as ECOWAS envoy to bring peace to the Republic of Mali.

“As the former Nigerian President turns 63, President Buhari prays that the Almighty God will grant Dr Jonathan longer life, good health and more wisdom to keep serving the nation and humanity.”