Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has praised his late predecessor, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua for leaving behind a legacy of detribalized leadership.
Jonathan also described Yar’Adua as a great gift to the nation and people of Nigeria.
He made the comments on Friday, May 5, in commemoration of the seventh anniversary of Yar’Adua’s death.
“Seven
years ago you left this world leaving behind a legacy of detribalized
leadership and a soil that was fertile enough to grow trees whose shade
you would never enjoy,” Jonathan said via Facebook.
“As
a peace maker, you helped bring peace to the Niger Delta and that
singular act brought manifold benefits to Nigeria. As a democrat, you
promoted due process in government and equity in public administration.
Umar Musa Yar’adua, a friend and brother, a great gift to the nation and
people of Nigeria.
“Seven years
gone but never forgotten. May you Rest In Peace even as we hope and
believe that you made al-Jannah firdaus. Miyetti Allah for the life of
service you lived and may Almighty God care for the family you left
behind,” he added.
Yar’Adua died in Abuja on May 5, 2010, after a long illness.
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