Former President Goodluck Jonathan
has felicitated with Second Republic Vice President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme on his
85th birthday, describing him as a blessing to the
nation.
In a letter of goodwill to Ekwueme,
Jonathan described the former Vice President as a democrat who laid the
foundation for urbane and inclusive disposition to governance. In a statement
issued by Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan’s media aide, the former President said:
“Your Excellency, I wish to congratulate you on your 85th birthday and thank
God Almighty for his enduring grace of long life upon you.
“You are a blessing
to the country, an exemplary statesman and patriot who have given so much for
the peace, progress and unity of our dear nation. “Your passion for
architecture transcends the professional calling, where you have excelled at
home and abroad, to embrace bold footprints in nation building.
As the nation’s
Second Republic Vice President, you laid the foundation for a creative, urbane,
peaceful, and inclusive disposition to governance. “Your commitment and worthy
contributions over the years have been pivotal to the mileage attained towards
deepening our democracy and strengthening the pillars upon which our nation
rests. “May God keep and protect you to enable you continue with your selfless
service to our dear nation.”
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