Former President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to the previous Navy Head of State, Normal Yakubu Gowon, as he celebrates his ninetieth birthday.
In an announcement made obtainable to newsmen on Friday by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, the previous President recommended Gowon’s visionary management and unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s unity and progress.
Buhari highlighted Gowon’s far-sighted method to governance, stating, “We honor his invaluable contributions to our nation’s continued existence as one, and the progress that has include that.
“At this time we pay a humble tribute to a distinguished statesman and a soldier, who had all of the qualities of a profitable military commander,” he mentioned.
Buhari emphasised that each the older and youthful generations of Nigerians would proceed to take satisfaction in Gowon and the bravery of the officers he led throughout crucial intervals within the nation’s historical past.
“I pay homage to all those that served and laid their lives for the nation. Gowon and the staff he led will proceed to encourage the younger generations and the nation for a very long time,” he remarked.
He recommended Gowon’s braveness, curiosity in Nigeria’s well-being and implementation of insurance policies just like the Nationwide Youth Service Corps.
Buhari additionally expressed his appreciation for Gowon’s ongoing dedication to the nation, notably by way of his initiative, ‘Nigeria Prays’”.
Gowon shall be 90 on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
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