Report
has it that President Muhammed Buhari who is on Rest vacation at the United
Kingdom had called former President Olusegun Obasanjo to wish him happy 80th
Birthday.
According to
the President’s Spokesman, Femi Adesina, President Buhari called in from
London, where he is convalescing from an undisclosed ailment, Buhari told
Obasabjo that a time like this provided an opportunity to reflect on his
invaluable roles and contributions to the unity and cohesion of Nigeria, the
brotherhood of all Africans, as well as peace and amity over the globe.
Recalling their days in the
military, President Buhari said: “Those of us who served under you in various
capacities recall a man with boundless energy, with razor sharp mind, and one
who does not suffer fools gladly. Working with you was a school in itself, and
the lessons learnt are worth their weight in gold.”
The
statement said Obasanjo in turn wished Buhari good health, saying he stands
together with him in prayers, so that he can return soon to continue the good
work he is doing for the country.
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