Senate President Ahmad Lawan has felicitated with a former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd) on the occasion of his 87th birthday.
In a statement issued by his media office, Sen. Lawan said he joined “the family, friends and numerous well-wishers of the former Nigerian leader in celebrating his good health and long life.
“General Gowon played a great role in keeping Nigeria one and secured his place in the history of our country as a gentleman officer, forthright leader and quintessential patriot.
“Many decades after his early retirement from public office, he has doggedly continued to promote the peace, unity and progress of his beloved nation through his Nigeria Pray project.
“General Gowon’s active life in retirement amply demonstrates that a great leader always has a role in nation building in and out of public office,” Sen. Lawan said.