The presidential aspiration of former Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, git significant endorsements by Prwsident Muhammadu Buhari and a former president of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan.
Both spoke on the occasion of Anyim’s 61st birthday at the International Conference Centre in Abuja.
President Buhari, who was represented by the Secretary yo the Government of the Federation, SGF, Mr Boss Mustapha, said that Anyim had “all it takes to occupy any office in the country.”
Buhari was the special guest of honour on the occasion.
Buhari described Anyim as “one of Nigeria’s best who remains a statesman, model and icon for Nigerian youths.”
Mustapha who represented the president said: “I stand here today on the event of Senator Pius Anyim’s 61st birthday to express President Buhari’s utmost delight and pride in joining other Nigerians here today in celebrating one of Nigeria’s best.”
He said many Nigerians were not aware that Buhari and Anyim had always had good, personal relationship.
Narrating one incident to buttress his point, Mustapha said: “President Buhari has personal relationship with Anyim. When Anyim lost his dear father in 2004, Buhari who was then abroad cut short his visit to the United Kingdom in order to attend the burial of Anyim’s father.”
“Anyim is a true Nigerian patriot, who is humble whether he is in position of authority or out of office.
“He was a stabilising factor in the Senate as Senate President. He is a patriotic Nigerian who will always put his nation first.
“His contribution to the growth of the nation and its political development is remarkable,” he said.
Mustapha, who said he had drawn a lot from his predecessor’s wealth of experience and wisdom as the country’s 17th SGF, prayed God to grant his heart’s desires and aspirations.
▪︎ Jonathan says Anyim is committed to serving Nigeria
On his part, firmer President Jonathan said that Anyim, was “one Nigerian who is committed to serving Nigeria.”
Jonathan said if given a higher responsibility, Anyim would even serve Nigeria better.
“Anyim became the engine room of my administration. I have no regrets for making him SGF.,” Jonathan said.
“Anyim is a very hardworking man, committed to serving this nation.
“If he has the opportunity to go higher, he will even serve better.
“He was the engine room of my government and I didn’t receive too many complaints about him and that is remarkable.
“I commend him for the good works he has been doing for our nation.”
Sighted at the event, among others, were a former Vice President Namadi Sambo, and a former Senate President, Adophus Wabara.
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