Osinbajo salutes Abdulsalami at 75

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday congratulated a former Head of State, retired General Abdulsalami Abubakar, on his 75th birthday.

Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, said in a statement that the acting president joined the family and friends of General Abubakar in celebrating this significant milestone.

The acting president noted that Abubakar’s life had been marked by a distinguished career in the military and a remarkable role in the political history of the country.

According to the statement, “Acting President Osinbajo recalls how in 1999 General Abubakar successfully chaperoned the democratic transition from military rule in Nigeria, and commends his determination and forthright resolve that ended 16 years of military dictatorship.

“More recently, according to the Acting President, General Abubakar’s contributions and intervention in midwifing a peaceful transition from a ruling party to an opposition party after the 2015 elections, reflects his deep sense of patriotism, service to nation and commitment to Nigeria’s progress and development.”

The acting president prays that the “almighty God grant General Abubakar longer life, good health, and as his days are, so shall his favor, wisdom and strength with God be.”