2023 Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, celebrates former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, as he turns ninety (90) today, Saturday 19 October, 2024.
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The former Vice President described the former Federal Commissioner of Defence as “a refined and uncontroversial public figure with an unwavering commitment to national unity and integrity”.
General Yakubu Gowon was born on 19 October, 1934 in Kanke, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Kanke, Plateau, Nigeria).
Atiku wrote: “I join Nigerians and others to celebrate General Yakubu Gowon, a refined and uncontroversial public figure with an unwavering commitment to national unity and integrity.
Healing the wounds of the civil war through national reconciliation was one of General Gowon’s greatest and indelible achievements.
He was instrumental in founding the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which has helped forge socioeconomic and political integration in the sub-region.
I praise his humility and integrity, some of the remarkable virtues for which he is widely respected.
I pray that the Almighty God continues to bless him with a longer life and good health in the service of humanity.”
