North Central Governors forum extols former president Obasanjo at 85

The North Central Nigerian Governors Forum has felicitated with the Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo,on his 85th birthday March 5, 2020.

The Chairman of the Forum and Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello described Chief Obasanjo as an exceptional, patriotic and committed leader who used the best of his years for the survival, unity, stability and development of the country in particular and the African continent in general.

Governor Sani Bello in a statement by his spokesperson Mary Noel Barje on Friday,  noted that ” The celebrant has become a living legend and a strong voice within and outside the shores of the country considering the outstanding and commendable sacrifices he made for Nigeria and many African countries”.

Chief Obasanjo according to the statement is one leader that has had a very rare opportunity to serve the country both as a Military Head of State and Democratically elected President and  did exceptionally well.

“His democratic finger prints on the African continent is indelible. He is a beacon of democracy and stands tall in the hall of fame of the greatest African leaders” added Gov Sani Bello.

The  North Central Nigeria Govrrnors Forum joins Millions of well wishers of the former President, within and outside Nigeria to pray for more strength, good health and wisdom to the celebrant.

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