Tinubu, Jonathan Celebrate Gowon @ 89

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), on his 89th birthday.
A statement by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, said the President extolled Gen. Gowon for institutionalising a peace process in Nigeria, including establishing the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
President Tinubu said the former military leader also sustained the pillars of harmony between Nigerians with the National Prayer Movement that continues to inspire neighbourliness and patriotism.
“His love and passion for Nigeria, as well as his determination to see into manifestation the unique gifts and combined strengths of all Nigerians, irrespective of faith, tribe or any other difference, remains a pace-setting attribute of leadership. This is what all present and future Nigerian leaders must emulate”, President Tinubu said.
He said the courage, passion and wisdom that Gen. Gowon consistently exuded from his youth, being Nigeria’s youngest leader at 32, had kept him steadfast and relevant at 89.
He commended Gen. Gowon’s counsel to leaders, within and outside the country.
Also, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan felicitated Gen. Gowon, describing him as an “inspiring and humble leader.”
Dr Jonathan congratulated the former Head of State in a statement he personally signed on Wednesday.
“You have been an inspirational leader and patriotic statesman who has contributed immensely to the unity, peace and development of Nigeria.
“As a leader, you have continued to offer yourself for national service long after leaving office, mobilising citizens towards prayer and national reconciliation. As you celebrate, I wish you more fulfilling years in sound health, peace and joy,” Dr Jonathan said.