…Says Former President an Ambassador of Peace, National Cohesion
Nigeria’s former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, who turned 64 yesterday, 20th of November has been extolled by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the party under whose platform he won the mandate to rule Nigeria from 2011 too 2015.
A press statement signed by the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan yesterday said as follows:
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) celebrates former President Goodluck Jonathan as he marks his 64th birthday.
The PDP and indeed Nigerians, across the divides, are proud of former President Jonathan as an exceptionally patriotic leader and national icon, whose achievements and personal sacrifices towards the unity and stability of our nation remains indelible in the history of our nation.
Over the years, as deputy governor, governor, vice president, President, African Union (AU) Envoy and Chairman, International Summit Council for Peace in Africa (ISCP-Africa), Dr. Jonathan has continued to distinguish himself as a humble, forthright, selfless and excellent administrator, who puts the interest of the people above every other consideration.
Dr. Jonathan’s efforts in entrenching democratic tenets of good governance, equity, fairness, justice, rule of law, credible elections, tolerance, mutual respect as well as accountability in governance, stabilized and strengthened the bond of unity among Nigerians during his tenure in office.
Furthermore, Dr. Jonathan’s landmark achievements including legacy projects and programmes brought unprecedented massive development and empowerment of citizens in all critical sectors, in line with the manifesto of the PDP, leading to our economy being ranked as one of the fastest growing in the world under our party’s watch.
Dr. Jonathan’s personal sacrifices in ensuring the unity and stability of our nation, particularly after the 2015 generation election, stand him out at a statesman who put the wellbeing of the nation above personal ambitions.
Even outside of office, our party is proud of the role the former President Jonathan is playing in ensuring peace, unity, stability, credible elections and good governance in other parts of the world.
The PDP joins family members, friends and associates in celebrating this global citizen and we pray God will continue to bless him with many more years in good health and service to our dear nation.
Signed:
Kola Ologbondiyan
National Publicity Secretary