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Vice President Namadi Sambo said Jonathan is a "gift to the nation," and went on hailing President's style of leadership and his commitment to transform Nigeria.
"We are privileged Nigerians sharing from the grace of God upon his life," Vice President stated. "There is no doubt that the great destiny of this man has helped our individual destiny.
"What really can we give him in return but only to thank God for his life, but to also commend him to the guidance, protection and the care of God.
"We will continue to pray that Mr President succeeds in this noble course of transforming our dear country."
Special prayers on behalf of the Council were offered by Ministers of Transport and Agriculture, Sen. Idris Umar and Dr Akinwumi Adesina, respectively.
Before cutting the birthday cake, the Council, led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, also entrusted the Vice President with a birthday card for onward presentation to the President.
Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan was born in Otueke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Our President is a Zoology BS degree holder, he also holds an MSc degree in Hydrobiology and Fisheries biology, and a PhD degree in Zoology. Before entering politics in 1998, he served as education inspector, lecturer, and environmental-protection officer.
Prior to his role as President, he served as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Governor of Bayelsa State and Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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Happy Birthday Mr President .I Happy for you.
ReplyDeleteWHAT A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY, LONG LIVE OUR PRESIDENT.
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HBD 2U SIR, I wISH U A VERY LONG LIFE AND PROSPERITY
ReplyDeletehappy birthday Mr president.
ReplyDeleteAm happy for you GEJ either some people like it or not you are destined to be a leader and those who will not happy for those who God has destined such person will never go to the top
ReplyDeleteHBD to U Mr President n wish u many happy returns.
ReplyDeleteHbd GEJ. May God grant u wisdom to guide his children IJN. Mr President Nigerians are suffering. God needs u to move the country forward or face His wrath.
ReplyDeleteHbd GEJ. May God grant u wisdom to guide his children IJN. Mr President Nigerians are suffering. God needs u to move the country forward or face His wrath.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTH DAY brother, more WISDOM for U in discharging Ur DUTY.
ReplyDelete'JONATHAN AT 56: "Gift To The Nation" - Federal Executive Council'. What would one expect from a bunch of court jesters and sycophants?! Of course you all owe the jobs of your life to this 'gift'. Goodluck to you all.
ReplyDeleteHBD to our dear clueless president, Hp dis time u wl lear to tink for ur self not relying on other ppls tinkin?
ReplyDeleteGEJ "A gift"? To who? TO Nigeria? What a Greek gift. I'd rather no get one.
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