- Safiu Kehinde
Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has showered encomium on his ex-boss and former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, over his 89th birthday.
Atiku, who served under the Obasanjo-led administration from 1999 to 2007, described the life of the ex-President as a reflection of strength and beauty of Nigeria’s diversity.
He made this known in a statement issued on his official X handle on Thursday.
The ex-Vice President further hailed Obasanjo for his contribution to the unity and progress of Nigeria, stressing that his life stand as a testament of leadership and devotion to the Nigerian project.
Atiku prayed for good health, strength, and more years for his former boss.
The statement read; “As President Olusegun Obasanjo marks his 89th birthday, I celebrate a life that has been defined by service, courage, and an enduring commitment to Nigeria.
“His journey has been remarkable, and his contributions to the unity and progress of our country are truly significant.
“His life stands as a testament to leadership and devotion to the Nigerian project.
“I pray that God continues to bless him with good health, strength, and many more years of impactful service to our nation and humanity.
“On behalf of my family, I warmly felicitate with my former boss and a statesman whose life reflects the strength and beauty of Nigeria’s diversity.”