Acting President Congratulates former Head Of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar On 75th Birthday celebration

In the interest of the Government Official Chamber, and all Nigerians, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, compliments previous Head of State and African senior statesman, retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, on his 75TH birthday celebration, today June 13, 2017. 

Prof. Osinbajo joins the family and companions of General Abubakar in commending this critical point of reference, taking note of that his life has been set apart by a recognized profession in the military and an amazing part in the political history of our nation. 


Acting President Osinbajo reviews how in 1999 General Abubakar effectively oversaw the vote based move from military control in Nigeria, and compliments his assurance and blunt settle that finished 16 years of military tyranny. 

All the more as of late, as indicated by the Acting President, General Abubakar's commitments and mediation in midwifing a tranquil move from a decision gathering to a restriction party after the 2015 races, mirrors his profound feeling of patriotism, administration to country and sense of duty regarding Nigeria's advance and improvement. 

The Acting President additionally lauds the preparation of the previous Head of State in tolerating to fill in as Joined Countries and African Union's agent advancing peace and great administration in Africa. 

Prof. Osinbajo trusts the senior statesman has carved his name in the records of history of Nigeria, with his propensity for peace and the improvement of Nigeria and Africa. 

The Acting President asks that the omnipotent God will allow General Abubakar longer life, great wellbeing, and as his days seem to be, so should his support, knowledge and quality with God be.