Pres. Jonathan, Former Heads Of State Visit Alhaji Shehu Shagari On His 90th Birthday

Former President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari played host to former Nigerian
leaders in Sokoto, the capital of Sokoto State, as he marked his 90th
birthday.

Among those present were President Goodluck Jonathan, former military
Head of States, Ibrahim Babangida, Abdulsalami Abubakar and Yakubu
Gowon as well as former military and civilian ruler, Olusegun
Obasanjo.

Also present was the Head of the interim national government of 1993,
Earnest Shonekan.

It was a happy happy gathering of the Council of State, with the
exception of former military Head of State and current presidential
candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu
Buhari, who was said to be on a trip to the UK.

In his speech, Shagari extolled President Goodluck Jonathan on his
performance in the handling of national affairs and urged him not to
relent.

Meanwhile, on a day prior to Alhaji Shagari's birthday, President
Jonathan had eulogised the former President as a committed patriot and
outstanding leader, adding that the present administration would
continue to count on his support and solidarity.

Writing to felicitate with Alhaji Shagari on the occasion of his 90th
birthday, President Jonathan prayed that Almighty Allah would continue
to bless the former President with good health and long life.

"As you celebrate this historic day, it is my prayer that Almighty
Allah continues to prosper you and imbue you with robust health as you
continue to give of yourself in the service of our dear nation," the
President wrote in a birthday message to Alhaji Shagari.

He wished him very happy birthday celebrations.
--ChannelsTV