Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Sunday, extolled the noble virtues of ex-President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, to mark his 92nd birthday anniversary.
Saraki, in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, lauded the sterling contributions of the nonagenarian to the sustenance of democracy, national peace and development.
Saraki said: “I am delighted to join millions of Nigerians to wish you a happy birthday as you clock 92, while looking forward to partake in many more joyous moments to celebrate your eventful and most successful life . I happy that you have not relented in making those salient contributions that have kept our ship of state sailing smoothly and surely.
“Permit me to say that your presence continue to inspire and spur myself and many Nigerians to give our best in all our undertakings. It is my prayers that Allah will continue to prolong your life and endue you with excellent health,” he said.
Saraki said that the political class will continue to crave the wise counsel of Shagari on ways to overcome the current economic challenges and his prayers to help move the country, while wishing the ex-President many more celebrations.