‘This Is A National Celebration,’ Obasanjo Says On Gowon’s 90th Birthday

Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president, has congratulated General Yakubu Gowon, a former head of state, on his extraordinary ninety years of age, stating that he should be honored nationally.

Obasanjo said this while speaking at the 90th Birthday Lecture for former Gowon in Abuja on Friday.

Obasanjo said he is thanking God on behalf of the former Head of State whom he said got to the age of 90 by the grace of God.

“This is a national celebration and you are worthy to be nationally celebrated while you are still alive,” Obasanjo said.

“I look at the galaxy of distinguished men and women around, only very few of them can claim to be eyewitnesses to your time in government not to talk of your time in the army.

“And because by the grace of God who has given you the longevity of life and who has given me a little bit to be following you, I will just thank God on your behalf that God has made you to reach 90.”

Happy 90th to someone who has given so much. Hoping that today, you receive just as much as you’ve always given. Keep basking in God’s grace sir!

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