By Chibuike Nwabuko
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has extolled the virtues of former President Muhammadu Buhari on his 81st birthday.
Senator Barau, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, described former President Buhari as an untiring promoter of peace and unity in the country.
Born on December 17, 1942, the former President Buhari will clock 81 tomorrow. The Deputy President of the Senate, while extending warm birthday wishes to the former president, said he remains one of Nigeria’s Distinguished leaders.
According to him, from his military to political career, the former president had a clear vision for Nigeria – the unity and progress of the country.
He noted that throughout his eight-year tenure, former President Buhari intensified efforts and worked towards addressing the security challenges, revival of the economy and promotion of good governance. This he said, endeared him to the masses across the country.
” As we celebrate the 81st birthday of the 15th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, I pray Allah SWT to grant him enduring health and happiness for us to continue to tap from his fountain of knowledge and wisdom for the benefit of the country,” he said.
