CDS salutes former Head of State for selling peace, nationwide unity – Blueprint Newspapers Restricted

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has on behalf of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) congratulated former Head of State and elder statesman General Yakubu Gowon, as he marks his ninetieth birthday.
A press release by Director Defence Information Brigadier General Tukur Gusau disclosed that the CDS famous with delight that because the Nigeria’s Head of State from 1966 to 1975, General Gowon performed a key function in selling and sustaining Nigeria’s peace and unity regardless of all of the challenges of the interval.

“Indeed, General Gowon’s exemplary service and leadership have left an indelible mark in the history of Nigeria.

“It is on record that his vision and commitment on peace and national reconciliation since his famous speech ‘no victor, no vanquish’ at the end of the Nigeria’s civil war have contributed greatly for a stable and prosperous Nigeria.

“As a detribalized Nigerian and peace ambassador, it is worthy to mention that General Gowon has sustained his good work to humanity through his NGO, the Yakubu Gowon Foundation.
” In recognition of the previous Head of State’s quite a few contributions to the nation, the AFN honours his enduring legacy. His virtues of self-discipline, dedication and patriotism in addition to imaginative and prescient of a united Nigeria proceed to encourage generations of Nigerian navy personnel and civilians alike.

“As he celebrates this milestone, the AFN wishes him continued good health, happiness and peace. Happy 90th birthday to an extraordinary leader and an exemplary statesman,” the assertion learn.