Buhari celebrates Abdulsalami Abubakar at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined family and friends of former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd), on behalf of Nigerians, to celebrate him at 80.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, Buhari lauded Abubakar for staying humble, despite his achievements and the historic roles he has played to sustain the unity and peace of the country.
“On behalf of the government and his family, President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm felicitations to Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, on his 80th birthday, June 13, 2022.
“The President notes 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.
“On his 80th birthday, the President believes the nation owes Gen. Abubakar 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 prays that the Almighty God will continually bless the former Head of State with good health, strength and wisdom,” the statement reads.
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