Oshiomhole Extols Obasanjo’s Virtues

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo, as an outstanding statesman who is dedicated to the ideals of national unity, peace and progress of Nigeria.

This is contained in Oshiomhole’s congratulatory message to the former President on his 76th birthday in Benin last Tuesday.

“I am pleased to felicitate with Your Excellency and convey the good wishes of the Government and Edo people on this auspicious occasion of the celebration of your 76th birthday.

“I join your family, relations, friends, associates and admirers across the country to thank the Almighty God for preserving you and wish you excellent health and peace of mind,’’ he said.

Oshiomhole said that Obasanjo’s productive life had also been assiduously devoted to selfless service of Nigeria and the African continent.

He prayed that God would give him long life and the best of health to continue to be a mirror that all could look at to gauge their commitment to the principles of responsible leadership and good governance.

“We all must strive at different level of leadership to consolidate our young democracy.

“May you also enjoy this day in the full knowledge that you have paid your dues as nation builder and global statesman and have inspired many by your uncommon patriotism,” he said.