From Agaju Madugba, Katsina
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has congratulated former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on the occasion of his 90th birthday anniversary.
“General Gowon’s leadership during Nigeria’s most testing times and his subsequent dedication to peace through his ‘Nigeria Prays’ initiative, exemplifies the spirit of true patriotism,” Radda said in a statement on Saturday.
He further described Gowon as “a distinguished elder statesman whose commitment to Nigeria’s unity, particularly during the challenging period of the civil war, continues to inspire generations of Nigerians noting that Gowon’s post-war reconciliation policy of ‘No Victor, No Vanquished,’ was instrumental in healing the nation’s wounds and fostering the reintegration that followed the civil war.
“At 90, Gen. Gowon remains a living legend whose life’s work centres on the unity, peace and progress of our dear nation.
“His dedication to Nigeria’s corporate existence and his continued prayers for our nation’s prosperity deserve our collective appreciation,” the statement said.