President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 62nd birthday.
He has equally congratulated the Chairman, Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of Guardian Newspapers, Lady Maiden Ibru on the occasion of her 70th birthday.
Buhari, in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Wednesday, joined the nation in praying for good health and strength for Jonathan to keep serving the nation.
The President rejoiced with family, friends and political associates of the former president, lauding him for good counsels to leaders within and outside Nigeria since he left office, sharing his experience of serving at different levels of governance.
According to him, the former President’s legacy of humility and patriotism will continue to resonate, inspiring generations to come on the sacrifices made for the stability of democracy and promotion of sustainable development.
The President wished the former President and his family more years of joyful celebrations.
Buhari also saluted Lady Maiden Ibru, Chairman, Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of Guardian Newspapers, as she turns 70.
In a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Wednesday, the president congratulated Ibru for a life of giving and coaching, which he said had attracted recognitions and awards at home and abroad.
Buhari extolled Ibru for providing ”strong leadership for the newspaper and other companies, and still creating time for the Trinity Foundation, founded by her late husband, Dr Alex Ibru”.
According to him, Mrs Ibru’s outstanding contributions to the lives of many, especially the girl-child and underprivileged families, deserves spotlighting and commendation.
He affirmed that by investing in education of others and encouraging many to return to school, she has touched generations.
The President prayed that the almighty God would grant Lady Ibru more years of good health, strength and wisdom.
