GOWON, OBASANJO, SHONEKAN, OTHERS JOIN OSINBAJO AT ASO VILLA CHAPEL ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE

Three former heads of states/presidents and three former number twos joined Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, today to show gratitude to God, offering thanksgiving for his goodness over Nigeria.

Prayers were also offered by the leaders and the Aso Villa Chapel congregation for the continued success of President Muhammadu Buhari, and the progress of the entire nation.

The leaders who converged at the Aso Villa Chapel for the Annual Thanksgiving Service were former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Head of the Interim Government Chief Ernest Shonekan, former Vice President Alex Ekwueme, and former Chiefs of General Staff Ebitu Ukiwe and Oladipo Diya.

Wife of the Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo and Mrs Margaret Shonekan were also in attendance at the service.

Speaking during the service as he welcomed the leaders, Prof Osinbajo noted that the nation is grateful to God, adding that the Lord has upheld Nigeria even this year which is rounding up.

PRESIDENT BUHARI FELICITATES WITH CHIEF SHONEKAN AT 80

President Muhammadu Buhari heartily felicitates with elder statesman and former Head of the Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan on his 80th birthday.
In a statement issued by SSA to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu, President Buhari on this special occasion commends his immense contribution to national peace and development which he has exemplified as an accomplished administrator, astute businessman and patriot.