Buhari, Obasanjo, Gov. Bello Share Goodwill Messages on Phone

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, spoke with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in a phone call from London.

He congratulated Obasanjo on his 80th birthday.

On the same day, he spoke with Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State and thanked him for all his support.

Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President confirmed Buhari’s conversation with Obasanjo on Sunday.

According to the president, who is on medical vacation in London, a time like this provides opportunity to reflect on Obasanjo’s invaluable roles and contributions to the unity and cohesion of Nigeria, the brotherhood of all Africans, as well as peace and amity over the globe.

Buhari described the former president as “a true citizen of the world”.

While recalling their days in the military, Buhari said, ”Those of us who served under you in various capacities recall a man with boundless energy, with razor sharp mind, and one who does not suffer fools gladly. Working with you was a school in itself, and the lessons learnt are worth their weight in gold.”

Adesina said, ”Chief Obasanjo wished President Buhari good health, adding that he stands together with him in prayers, so that he can return soon to continue the good work he is doing for the country.’’

President Buhari had earlier spoken with Gov Yahaya Bello of Kogi.

A Government House statement issued in Lokoja said that Buhari, who made the call in the evening, spoke with the governor for some minutes.

The Director-General on media and strategy to the governor , Mr Kingsley Fanwo, who signed the statement, said Bello received the call in Lagos on his way back from Abeokuta, where he attended the inauguration of Obasanjo Library.

Fanwo said, “The President thanked the governor for his support and his leadership qualities.

“He told the governor that he was observing rest and will return very soon to continue his assignment of providing purposeful leadership to the nation.”

He said that Bello received the call in the presence of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Ahmed Imam, some members of the House, commissioners and top government functionaries.

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