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Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
By CHIDI MATTHEW NWACHUKWU
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to felicitate with his former boss, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on his 88th birthday.
Eulogizing the former President and Military Head of State, Atiku described Obasanjo as ?consistent in pursuing deliberate policies towards fostering inclusiveness and a One and United Nigeria,? and expressed profound appreciation for the privilege to have worked with him towards bettering the lot of Nigeria.
?Baba, even your opponents will concede that your commitment to the unity of Nigeria is bar none. You have, ever since you happened on our country?s leadership landscape, pursued deliberate policies of inclusiveness and promotion of a one Nigeria agenda.
?On this score, you?ve been consistent and given your all On this score, you?ve been consistent and given your all,? stated the former PDP presidential aspirant.
Atiku further hailed the former president for being accommodating to all and sundry, and commended his leadership qualities which he described as detribalized.
?On this score, you?ve been consistent and given your all. It was an honour to have served with you in advancing a pan-Nigerian agenda to give everyone, irrespective of tribe and tongue, religion or political inclinations, the opportunity to thrive for the greater good of our people and beloved country,? Atiku stated.
He wished Obasanjo good health and prayed for many more blessed and fruitful years for the elder statesman.
?On this occasion of your 88th birthday, I, on behalf of my family and team, join millions in Nigeria and worldwide to wish you a happy birthday. I wish you more years in good health and service to our country and humanity,? said Atiku.