Buhari greets ex-President Jonathan at 62

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 62nd birthday.

Mr Buhari, in a statement by his spokesman, 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.

He said 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.

Mr Jonathan, who was president between 2010 and 2015, was born on November 20, 1957.