President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday felicitated with former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on his 85th birthday, describing him as a living legend and symbol of national unity.
Gowon, whose’s 85th birthday is on October 19, 2019, was Nigeria’s military Head of State from 1966 – 1975.
In a birthday message on behalf of the Federal Executive Council and all Nigerians, President Buhari affirmed that as Nigeria’s youngest leader since Independence, General Gowon’s visionary leadership style, wisdom and disciplined outlook kept the country as one, extolling the former Head of State for faith and steadfastness in God in times of adversity, and courageously pursuing the interest of majority Nigerians for a unified and stronger country.
The President believed the elder statesman laid a solid foundation for the country to thrive, with the creation of federating units, and implementation of futuristic policies like the National Youths Service Corps, that has consistency served the purpose of fostering unity, harmony and expanding the horizons of young Nigerians for life-time opportunities.
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