Buhari felicitates with former Namibia president at 90

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Namibia President, Dr Sam Nujoma, who turns 90 today, commending him for devoting his life to service to humanity and freedom.

A letter signed by the President said: “On the auspicious occasion of your ninetieth birthday on May 12, 2019, I have the pleasure on behalf of myself, the government and people of Nigeria to extend to you our hearty congratulation.

“Nigeria joins your family, friends and well-wishers all over the world, as well as the people of Namibia in celebrating a pan-African hero for an exemplary life devoted to service of humanity and the noble cause of freedom.

I also pay tribute to your indelible contributions as an accomplished statesman and pioneer leader of your country to the development of the Namibian nation.’’

The President prayed that the Almighty God would continue to sustain the former Namibian President with longer life and good health.