Acting President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has congratulated a Nigeria’s former President and elder statesman, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, on his 92nd birthday.
The Osinbajo’s congratulatory message to the former President was contained in a statement on Sunday signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande.
Mr. Akande said, “On this special occasion, Prof. Osinbajo joins his family, well-wishers and indeed all Nigerians, in celebrating former President Shagari’s selfless service, leadership and steadfast commitment to the advancement of Nigeria, over the years.”
According to the Acting President, “decades after serving as the second republic President of Nigeria, Alhaji Shagari has continued to advance the unity, peace and prosperity of our nation.”
Acting President Osinbajo, the statement said, “believes that the patriotism, principles and the lofty values the former President displayed throughout his public life as a teacher, politician, parliamentarian, President and now as an elder statesman, make him one of the foremost national leaders of our time.
“The Acting President is confident that the honesty and strength of character with which former President Shagari has been known, will continue to be a source of inspiration.
“While wishing the nonagenarian many happy returns of the day in good health and joy, Prof. Osinbajo’s prayer for the former President is as his days are, so shall his strength and favor be,” the statement said.
Alhaji Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari, Turakin Sakkwato, born February 25, 1925, served as the President of Nigeria’s Second Republic between 1979 and 1983 after the handover of power by General Olusegun Obasanjo’s military regime.
