Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday paid a tribute to his
\nboss and predecessor in office\u00a0 President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua for his
\nefforts in ensuring an egalitarian Nigeria.<\/p>\n
Yar’Adua died on 5 May 2010 at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa after
\nbattling an illness that kept him away from public eyes.<\/p>\n
Paying tribute on Wednesday to mark the anniversary of his death,
\nJonathan wrote: “Today, I celebrate my boss, friend, colleague and
\nbrother, President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua who departed this world 11 years
\nago.<\/p>\n
“As politicians, we shared a common vision of a peaceful, united and
\njust nation. President Yar’Adua kept faith with this vision, channelling
\nhis strength and time in pursuit of an egalitarian society, until his
\nlast breath.<\/p>\n
“Although out of our sight, his legacies live with us and his memory we
\nwill continue to cherish.<\/p>\n
“We will always remember him as a peacemaker, nation builder and
\ndemocrat whose timeline was defined by virtues of service, peace, truth
\nand love.”<\/p>\n
After Yar’Adua’s passing, Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in as president
\nand had Mohammed Namadi Sambo as his vice.<\/p>\n
Yar’Adua was also a two term governor of Katsina State, (1999-2007).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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