- Safiu Kehinde
Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his Bayelsa state counterpart, Douyle Diri, have heaped praises on former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, over his 67th birthday.
Celebrating the ex-president who clocked 67 on Wednesday, Fubara, in a statement issued on his X handle, congratulated Jonathan.
He lauded Jonathan’s patriotism and commitment to the promotion of democracy and peace in Nigeria.
Fubara wished him good health, more wisdom and longevity to continue his selfless service.
“On behalf of the government and good people of Rivers State, I most heartily congratulate His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, former President of Nigeria on his birthday today, November 20, 2024.
“Your uncommon patriotism and commitment to the promotion of democracy, peace and development in Nigeria, Africa and the world have been quite inspiring.
“We therefore join your family and associates to wish you good health, more wisdom and longevity to continue in your selfless service to God, country and humanity. Happy Birthday, Your Excellency” the Rivers governor wrote.
On his part, Douyle Diri, described Jonathan as a worthy leader and a consummate leader.
He celebrates his patriotism and forthright leadership while wishing him well on behalf of Bayelsa state government and the Ijaw nation.
“Happy 67th Birthday to a worthy leader and a consummate democrat, His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR.
On behalf of the Government, the people of Bayelsa State and the ljaw Nation at large, I rejoice with our father, Dr. Jonathan on this special day.
“We celebrate your patriotism and forthright leadership that remains a model and reference point for our country and the continent.
“Today, we pray, as always, that the torch you lit will continually glow as our democracy thrives. May God continue to fill you with wisdom and also keep you in sound health. Happy Birthday Your Excellency sir!” the Bayelsa state governor wrote.