Obasanjo at 83: Buhari sends powerful message to ex-president
- President Buhari has congratulated former president Obasanjo on his 83rd birthday
- The ex-president would celebrate his 83rd birthday on Thursday, March 5, in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun state
- Buhari describes Obasanjo as a courageous person whose dedication to the service of humanity is unparalleled
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm greetings to the former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, on the occasion of his 83rd birthday celebration on earth.
Legit.ng reports that the president through one of his aides, Femi Adesina, congratulated Obasanjo for a life of courage, dedication and service to Nigeria, Africa, and humanity in general.
The statement read: "President Buhari joins family members, friends and associates of the former president in celebrating the milestone. Chief Obasanjo’s commitment to Nigerian nationhood remains outstanding and commendable.
"As the former president celebrates the auspicious occasion, President Buhari prays that the almighty God will grant him longer life, good health and strength to keep serving the nation and the continent."
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously reported that former African heads of states would be at the Olusegun Obasanjo presidential library international conference centre in Abeokuta, Ogun state, for the 83rd birthday of Chief Obasanjo.
It was reported that the former Nigerian leader would be 83 years on Thursday, March 5, and a series of activities have been organised by the Centre for Human Security and Dialogue (CHSD), including keynote addresses by leaders in the continent.
At a press conference to announce the events preceding the day of the celebration, Professor Peter Okebukola, the director of CHSD also announced that there would be a presentation of the book ‘The Asian Aspiration’ which was authored by Greg Mills, Obasanjo, and others.
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In another report, Obasanjo revealed what the Nigerian government needs to end high rate of insecurity in the country.
He said all hands must be on deck to address security challenges in the country.
It was gathered that while speaking during a courtesy visit by a special envoy to the archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Justin Welby, in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, Obasanjo maintained that all Nigerians must work and pray to restore unity amongst all.
Also, the Nigerian Senate was reviewing a bill to clip the powers of the president to ensure security appointments were not concentrated in one region of the country. The bill sponsored by the minority leader of the upper chamber.
The bill sponsored by the minority leader of the upper chamber, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe is tagged: “Armed Forces Service Commission and other related matter 2020.”
Sources in the know say Abaribe's bill was prompted by public complaints of non-adherence to federal character principle in the appointment of service chiefs by President Muhammadu Buhari.
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