Former President Goodluck Jonathan praised ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 84th birthday.<\/p>\n
Jonathan, in a statement, said Obasanjo remains relevant in the task of nation-building.<\/p>\n
He said the retired General\u2019s experience was important \u201cin this period when the peace and stability in many African nations is greatly challenged\u201d.<\/p>\n
Jonathan described Obasanjo as a sincere patriot who has sacrificed so much for Nigeria\u2019s development.<\/p>\n
The ECOWAS envoy added that the celebrant\u2019s leadership as Head of State and President produced landmark achievements that deepened the bond of the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cBaba, you are a great African who has contributed so much to the consolidation of laudable regional and sub-regional initiatives on the continent.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jonathan prayed that God will protect and strengthen Obasanjo to further lend his wisdom to Nigeria.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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