President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Olusegun Obasanjo, over his remarkable and sterling performance when he presided over the affairs the nation.
Ekohotblog reports that Buhari gave the commendation while congratulating Obasanjo on occasion of his 84th birthday.
Nigeria will continue to look up to Obasanjo for his wisdom and statesmanship, a statement by Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, quoted Buhari to have said.
He stated that Obasanjo served Nigeria with “loyalty and huge dedication”.
The president prayed that God sustains him with greater strength and wisdom to continue “his good works for the country”.
“On behalf of the Government of Nigeria, President Buhari wishes the former President, who has served the country with loyalty and huge dedication, continued good health and happiness,” the statement read.
Obasanjo
“President Buhari said the nation will continue to look up to the former President for wisdom and statesmanship.
“As family, Nigerians and friends around the world celebrate the former president, President Buhari prays God almighty to sustain him with greater wisdom and strength to continue his good works for the country.”
Obasanjo, a vociferous critic of Buhari, was the military head of state from 1976 to 1979.
He later served as president of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007.
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