Buhari Hails Gowon At 90

General Yakubu Gowon

The immediate past president, Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

In a statement made available to newsmen on Friday by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, Buhari commended Gowon’s visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s unity and progress.

Buhari highlighted Gowon’s far-sighted approach to governance, stating, “We honor his invaluable contributions to our nation’s continued existence as one, and the progress that has come with that.

“Today we pay a humble tribute to a distinguished statesman and a soldier, who had all the qualities of a successful army commander,” he said.

Buhari emphasised that both the older and younger generations of Nigerians would continue to take pride in Gowon and the bravery of the officers he led during critical periods in the nation’s history.

“I pay homage to all those who served and laid their lives for the country. Gowon and the team he led will continue to inspire the young generations and the country for a long time,”  he remarked.

He commended Gowon’s courage, interest in Nigeria’s well-being and implementation of policies like the National Youth Service Corps.

Buhari also expressed his appreciation for Gowon’s ongoing commitment to the nation, particularly through his initiative, ‘Nigeria Prays’”.

Gowon will be 90 on Saturday, October 19, 2024.