June 13, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, on his 80th birthday, June 13, 2022.
This is even as he expressed the belief that the nation owes Abubakar a debt of gratitude for always putting the interest of the country and its citizens first, and working for the greater good of Nigeria and a better Africa.
President Buhari in a statement, issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, joined family members, friends and associates of the former Head of State, in celebrating the milestone, taking into full cognisance, the historic roles he has played in the unity and peace of Nigeria, and in laying the building blocks of democracy.
The President noted the meritorious service of the former Chief of Defence Staff, sacrificing for the country and African continent by participating in peace missions and negotiating for the upholding of democracy across the continent.
He extolled the humility and humanity of the Army General, who chose the noble path by ensuring transition to democratic government in 1999, and midwifed a peaceful handover process in 2015.
President Buhari prayed that the Almighty God will continually bless Abubakar with good health, strength and wisdom.
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