Read HEARTFELT message Osinbajo sent to Abdusalami Abubakar
- Abdusalami Abubakar, Nigeria's former Head of State is 75 years of age this year on June 13
- Acting President Yemi Osinbajo sent him a congratulatory heartfelt message full of praise for his various achievements
- The message was sent through Laolu Akande the Acting President's spokesman
Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, June 13, congratulated a former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), on his 75th birthday celebration.
The message was delivered through Mr Laolu Akande, in which the Acting President said he joined Abubakar’s family and friends in celebrating the significant milestone.
According to Punch, below is the message: “Acting President Osinbajo recalls how in 1999 General Abubakar successfully chaperoned the democratic transition from military rule in Nigeria, and commends his determination and forthright resolve that ended 16 years of military dictatorship.
“More recently, according to the Acting President, General Abubakar’s contributions and intervention in midwifing a peaceful transition from a ruling party to an opposition party after the 2015 elections, reflects his deep sense of patriotism, service to nation and commitment to Nigeria’s progress and development.
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“The Acting President also extols the readiness of the former Head of State in accepting to serve as United Nations and African Union’s envoy promoting peace and good governance in Africa.
“Prof. Osinbajo believes the elder statesman has etched his name in the annals of history of Nigeria, with his penchant for peace and the development of Nigeria and Africa.
“The Acting President prays that the almighty God will grant General Abubakar longer life, good health, and as his days are, so shall his favor, wisdom and strength with God be.”
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Meanwhile, Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has fulfilled his promise to meet with leaders of the north as part of his move to reconcile the region and the south east.
A quit notice issued by some northern youths to Igbos in the north sparked public outrage stirring condemnation and hate speech that threatened the unity of the country.
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