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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, felicitates President Muhammadu Buhari on his 79th birthday.<\/p>\n

Lawan said Nigeria is blessed to have Buhari at the helm of its affairs, adding that the president is passionate about the country\u2019s unity, security, and prosperity.<\/p>\n

In a statement by his spokesman, Ola Awoniyi, Lawan acknowledged the president\u2019s purposeful leadership, vision, courage and steadfastness in the pursuit of the right cause and common good.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cI join the multitude of fellow Nigerians and your other well-wishers across the globe in thanking Allah for His great gifts of good health and long life to you.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis benevolence of Allah has enabled Your Excellency to continue to provide purposeful leadership to our country in this time of unprecedented challenges across the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou are a leader who has matched vision with courage and who is steadfast in his pursuit of the right cause and common good.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour Excellency, like most who have worked with you, I attest that you are passionate about the unity, security and prosperity of Nigeria.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis attribute, with the focussed transformation of the nation\u2019s physical infrastructure, social and economic reforms will enhance your legacy as a unique Nigerian leader.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is lucky to have you as our leader in this stage of its history. Your selfless and foresighted leadership has brought unity and cohesion to the party and greatly contributed to making the APC the most freely embraced political platform in the history of Nigeria.<\/p>\n

\u201cMr President, your leadership of Nigeria is a blessing to our dear country as it offers our people and institutions confidence in confronting the current challenges and in laying the foundation for sustainable prosperity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe National Assembly will continue to work with you in line with our shared vision and in the best interest of our dear nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, felicitates President Muhammadu Buhari on his 79th birthday. Lawan said Nigeria is blessed to have Buhari at the helm of its affairs, adding that the president is passionate about the country\u2019s unity, security, and prosperity. 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