Past and present leaders of Nigeria converged at the home of Alhaji Shehu Shagari in Sokoto today as the former President marked his 90th birthday. Among those present were President Goodluck Jonathan, former military Heads of State, Ibrahim Babangida, Abdulsalami Abubakar and Yakubu Gowon. Former military and civilian leader, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, and former Head of the Interim National Government of 1993, Earnest Shonekan, were also in attendance.
Visibly absent from the celebration was former Head of State and current presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari, who is reported to be on a trip to the UK.
The celebrant, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, commended President Goodluck Jonathan for his performance in the handling of national affairs and urged him not to relent. The President had earlier eulogized Shagari as a committed patriot and outstanding leader.
“As you celebrate this historic day, it is my prayer that Almighty Allah continues to prosper you and imbue you with robust health as you continue to give of yourself in the service of our dear nation.”
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