Wednesday, 21 November 2018

Goodluck Jonathan Expresses Appreciation to Nigerians and the International community


Former President Dr Goodluck Jonathan

Former President of Nigeria Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has tendered unreserved appreciation to Nigerians and members of the International community for honouring him on his 61st birthday. 
Recall that President Jonathan used the occasion to present to the public a detailed account of his transition of power to the APC goverment in his latest book titled my Transition Hours.
The event which was held in Abuja on November 20th 2018 was honoured by politicians, clerics, traditional rulers and Nigerians from all works of life. Also the occasion was graced by members of the international community.

In a tweet, Mr Jonathan said,
Thank you Nigerians and members of the international community for your birthday wishes, and for honouring me with your presence at Tuesday's public presentation of my book 'My Transition Hours'  in Abuja.'

In a felicitation with his Predecessor just before the occasion, President Buhari congratulated Goodluck for the publication of his memoir and noted that the former President's gesture is emulative.

“The president congratulates Dr Jonathan on the publishing of his memoir, My Transition Hours, which will be launched as part of ceremonies marking his birthday, President Buhari encouraged Nigerians to follow the same example of sharing their experiences in writing.

“President Buhari prays that the almighty God will strengthen Dr Jonathan, grant him longer life and bless his family,”

The President represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha said to Jonathan on the occasion “You are a leader of the past, of now and of the future; you will rise again; I wish you the best you wish yourself."

Similarly Nigerians across all works of life and members of the international community have continued to pour encomiums on the former President through social media.

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