Nigerians from all walks of life have showered encomiums on the former president of Nigeria, Matthew Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo as he turned 82 years.
Obasanjo was Nigeria’s military head of state from 1976 to 1979 when he handed over to the Late President Shehu Shagari civilian regime.
He would later become a civilian president for eight years, 1999 to 2007.
See greetings from Nigerians from to Obasanjo, starting with the Peoples Democratic Party [PDP] presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar:
“A very happy 82nd birthday to you, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. No living Nigerian has given as much to Nigeria in peacetime and in war as you have.
“May almighty God grant you many more years in good health and continued service to Nigeria and the world at large.”
A very happy 82nd birthday to you, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. No living Nigerian has given as much to Nigeria in peacetime and in war as you have. May almighty God grant you many more years in good health and continued service to Nigeria and the world at large. -AA pic.twitter.com/MrDdNAEKL1
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) March 5, 2019
Happy 82nd Birthday to His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. As you celebrate another year, Baba, I pray to Almighty God to continue to give you good health, great wisdom and grace to serve humanity. pic.twitter.com/mq7p2JVDjR
— Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) March 5, 2019
Happy birthday to President Olusegun Obasanjo. You remain the father of modern Nigeria and we love you very much. May God grant you many more years of peace, joy, good health, prosperity and service to our nation. God bless and be with you now and always Baba.
— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) March 5, 2019
“Chief Olusegun Obasanjo is Nigerias most loved president till date” – Nigerians celebrate Former president [See pictutes] https://t.co/LTBFEtkwIB pic.twitter.com/mjD6disyGl
— Faruk sabo shuaib (@Farukfabz) March 5, 2019
https://twitter.com/UtimSesugh/status/1102947734376644609
Ex President Olusegun Obasanjo is 82 today.
Happy birthday sir.
Wishing you long life and prosperity. pic.twitter.com/S8rFD6BF4p— Josh (@_josh_obi) March 5, 2019
The Management, Faculty, Staff and Students of @CUHEBRON felicitates with Former President and Pan-African leader, Chief (Dr.) Olusegun Obasanjo, on the occasion of his 82nd birthday. Thank you for your immense contribution towards building a better nation. #CovenantUniversity pic.twitter.com/IOdVQd7J5s
— Covenant University (@CUHEBRON) March 5, 2019
I'm yet to see @MBuhari and @ProfOsinbajo congratulate former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo @OOFoundation on his birthday, at least here on Twitter. Politics isn't do/die affair. At least I expected Pastor (Prof) Osinbajo to know much more!
— King Solomon (@solox_sodex) March 5, 2019
Happy 82nd birthday to you, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
We pray for God’s protection, blessings and true fulfillment as you age gracefully. pic.twitter.com/rJbnuqNenA— Unity Bank Plc (@UnityBankPlc) March 5, 2019