The Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, as he marks his 80th birthday anniversary on June 13, 2022.
The President, in a release issued Monday by his Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, joined family members, friends and associates of the former Head of State in celebrating the milestone, taking into full cognizance the historic roles he has played in the unity and peace of Nigeria, and in laying the building blocks of democracy.
He noted the meritorious service of the former Chief of Defence Staff, sacrificing for the country and the African continent by participating in peace missions and negotiating for the upholding of democracy across the continent.
President Buhari extolled the humility and humanity of the Army General, who chose the noble path by ensuring transition to democratic government in 1999 and made a peaceful handover process in 2015.
The President believed the nation owes General 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 prayed that the Almighty God will continually bless the former Head of State with good health, strength and wisdom.
