Plateau South Senatorial District Senator, Simon Lalong has congratulated elders Statesman and former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon, GCFR on his 90th birthday.
Lalong in a message said this is a landmark occasion that calls for thanksgiving to God and celebration of his achievements over the years in the service of our fatherland and the international community.
He said “Your Excellency, the attributes of peace, unity, integrity, humility and honesty which you have exhibited over the years continue to make you a shining example and inspiration for many generations”.
Former Plateau State Governor said while Nigerians continue to learn from his wealth of wisdom, it is important to work and unite towards building a virile nation that General Gowon and his contemporaries laboured and sacrificed for.
He said Gen. Gowon gave him alot of support and counsel during his tenure as Governor of Plateau State as well as ensured that anything about the well-being and security of the people was always addressed with dispatch.
He prayed that God will grant him good health, divine protection and strength to continue to serve humanity and our nation.
As part of the celebration, Senator Lalong has sponsored a golf kitty at the Lamingo Golf Club in Jos.