NATIONAL: Lawan, Sanwo-Olu greet Buhari at 78

 PRESIDENT of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, has congratulated President Buhari on the occasion of his 78th birthday on Thursday.

In a message he personally signed on Wednesday, Lawan joined family members, friends, officials and associates of the President in rejoicing with him for marking the occasion in “good health and good spirit.”

“Mr President, in all the years of his leadership of our country has shown undeniable commitment to the unity, peace and even development of Nigeria,” the message read in part.

“From the ongoing massive infrastructure projects across the country, series of programmes targeted at lifting the most vulnerable, like the social investment scheme, to the numerous bold initiatives of his government aimed at diversifying the economy, President Buhari is leveraging on his integrity and good standing with the masses to courageously guide Nigeria through a difficult phase into future prosperity

“I urge every citizen to look at the big picture and continue to stand with the President in this patriotic mission.

“As a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), I am also delighted with President Buhari over the process he has set in motion for reforming and rebuilding our great party for fulfilling its historic mission of leading Nigeria into political stability and economic prosperity.

“On our part, the ninth National Assembly will continue to work harmoniously with the President for the peace and development of Nigeria and the well-being of our people.

“On this august occasion of your birthday, Mr President, I pray that God would continue to imbue you with wisdom, courage and good health to continue to safely pilot the ship of the nation towards the dream of its people. Happy Birthday, Mr President!”

Similarly the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated  the President for celebrating another year in sound health.

Sanwo-Olu in a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, said Buhari has demonstrated “unparalleled leadership skills, patriotism, integrity and courage in steering the ship of Nigeria.”

“On behalf of my family, the government and people of Lagos State, I congratulate our leader, President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 78th birthday. You have sacrificed the greater part of your adult life in service of our dear country. Therefore, you deserve to be celebrated,” he said.

“We appreciate your contribution to the unity, growth and development of Nigeria right from your youthful days till date.

“As a Federal Minister of Petroleum Resources, Head of State and currently President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Commander of the Armed Forces, you have demonstrated unparalleled leadership skills, patriotism, integrity and courage in bringing about responsive and responsible governance in Nigeria.

“Your passion for Nigeria and quest for good leadership in our country made you to contest for presidential election for four consecutive times before you were elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015. Your integrity and forthright attitude to governance got you another mandate in 2019.

“Since you assumed office on May 29, 2015, you have provided honest and transparent leadership and your achievements in the fight against corruption, has earned Nigeria respect in the comity of nations. You are a true leader that’s worthy of emulation.

“I hereby join family, friends, associates, leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in celebrating our leader’s 78th birthday. I wish our President more prosperous years in good health and wisdom as he continues to serve our dear nation.”