Governor Adams Oshiomhole
of Edo State has congratulated former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon on his 78th birthday, saying the General remains
one of Nigeria’s most inspiring leaders.
In a letter, Governor
Oshiomhole said “it is with great happiness in my heart that I write to convey
the good wishes and felicitations of the government and people of Edo State on
this auspicious occasion of the celebration of your 78th Birthday.
“As a man upon whose
shoulder was thrust the huge responsibility of leading our great country
Nigeria through its most trying period of the Civil War years, you have come to
symbolize our challenge to keep Nigeria united.
“Your name, which acronym
– GOWON – inspired all of us to “Go On With One Nigeria”, remains the most
iconic appellation in the land. Little wonder therefore, that well over
four decades after you dominated the political landscape, you remain one of the
most inspiring Nigerian leaders of all time.
“Our testimony in Edo
State is that you remain resolutely on the side of positive contributions to
national development as a foremost supporter of good work. Your
encouragement to us in Edo State is one reason why we have not stopped working
to move our state forward. For this, we profoundly appreciate you.
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