Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, on Sunday felicitated with former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and ex-Minister of Defence,
General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd) on the occasion of his 81st birthday,
describing him as a courageous patriot.
In a goodwill message which the former president
personally signed, Jonathan highlighted Danjuma’s outstanding military career,
crusade for equity and generosity as exemplary qualities worthy of emulation.
The message, according to a statement issued by Jonathan’s
media adviser, Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, also thanked God for bestowing on the former
minister the grace of a long life, kind heart and great wisdom.
The statement said: “It is my pleasure to warmly
congratulate you on your 81st birthday. I join your family, friends and other
well-wishers to thank God Almighty for bestowing His exceeding grace on you. It
has pleased the creator to bless you with a momentous career, long life and
great wisdom.
“You are a great nationalist and a courageous
patriot who fought to keep Nigeria together at a time the unity of the country
came under threat. As an elder statesman, you have continued to lend your
weight to the effort to unite and develop our country while channelling your
resources towards improving the cause of the common man.
“Your outstanding military career, high sense of
duty, successful entrepreneurship, crusade for equity, passion for human
dignity and generosity are exemplary traits worthy of emulation.
“I wish you a longer life in good health and more
productive years as you continue to lend your voice and energy to the effort to
build a country of our collective dreams.”
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