{"id":22178,"date":"2020-03-04T15:35:12","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T15:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/nigeria\/?p=22178"},"modified":"2020-03-04T15:35:12","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T15:35:12","slug":"obasanjos-commitment-to-nigerian-nationhood-remains-outstanding-buhari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/obasanjos-commitment-to-nigerian-nationhood-remains-outstanding-buhari","title":{"rendered":"Obasanjo\u2019s commitment to Nigerian nationhood remains outstanding \u2013 Buhari"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm greetings to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 83rd birthday.<\/p>\n<p>Obasanjo will turn 83 on March 5, 2020, and<\/p>\n<p>President Buhari congratulated the former military leader \u201cfor a life of courage, dedication, and service to Nigeria, Africa, and humanity in general.\u201d as he turns 83 on March 5, 2020.<\/p>\n<p>A statement made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday by Femi Adesina, the President\u2019s Spokesman, said Buhari \u201cjoins family members, friends and associates of the former president in celebrating the milestone.<\/p>\n<p>According to Buhari, \u201cChief Obasanjo\u2019s commitment to Nigerian nationhood remains outstanding and commendable, while also underscoring his sacrifices for the continent, including standing up for democracy in many countries.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Buhari said that as \u201cthe former president celebrates the auspicious occasion,\u201d [he] \u201cprays that the almighty God will grant him longer life, good health, and strength to keep serving the nation and the continent.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm greetings to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 83rd birthday. Obasanjo will turn 83 on March 5, 2020, and President Buhari congratulated the former military leader \u201cfor a life of courage, dedication, and service to Nigeria, Africa, and humanity in general.\u201d as he turns 83 on March 5, 2020. 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