What Prominent Nigerians Say About Buhari At 76

President Muhammadu Buhari is marking his 76th birthday today, Monday, December 17.

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has joined other well-wishing Nigerian to extend his felicitations to the President.

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Jonathan, in his message praised God for the grace of long life over Buhari, noting that the President has contributed so much to the development of Nigeria, having served the nation in different capacities, and always giving his best whenever he is called upon to serve.

“Yours has been a life of great service to our dear nation, having served as a brave soldier, Governor, Minister of Petroleum, Head of State, and now President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“I join you, your family, well-wishers and fellow Nigerians to give thanks to Almighty God for the gift of a long life.

“I wish you good health and more productive years, as you continue to lend your skills and energy to the task of building a Nigeria of our dreams.”

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On his own part, former military president, Ibrahim Babangida also congratulated Buhari for the achievements recorded since his election as the president of the federal republic of Nigeria.

He further said that Buhari has remained focused and shown tremendous energy and vibrancy in running the affairs of Nigeria since 2015.

“I wish to congratulate you for all the achievements you have recorded in your lifetime and particularly for your humility, deep sense of honesty and faith you have shown in the various aspects of governance, politics and democracy as our President.

“As we get over our mid-seventies, we can say with all sense of modesty that we should celebrate every birthday anniversary with prayers in order for us to thank Allah for all the blessings and the bounties He showered upon us.

“It is only fair that we pause and reflect in our own different ways on all the life’s challenges we face day by day and the positive strides we have been blessed to attain.

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“A typical day in the life of a Nigerian President requires faith, poise, patience, tenacity, experience, strategic thinking and quality character for one to get through it. I join the first lady, Aisha and all your children and grandchildren in wishing you many happy returns of your birthday,” he said.

The Senate president, Bukola Saraki also joined the throngs of Nigerians to wish Buhari well.

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