Ex-President pays tribute to Yar’Adua 7 years after his death

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May 5, 2017 11:27 AM

He made the comments on Friday, May 5, in commemoration of the seventh anniversary of Yar’Adua’s death.

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has praised his late predecessor,

Jonathan also described Yar’Adua as a great gift to the nation and people of Nigeria.

“Seven years ago you left this world leaving behind a legacy of detribalized leadership and a soil that was fertile enough to grow trees whose shade you would never enjoy,” Jonathan said via Facebook.

“As a peace maker, you helped bring peace to the Niger Delta and that singular act brought manifold benefits to Nigeria. As a democrat, you promoted due process in government and equity in public administration. Umar Musa Yar’adua, a friend and brother, a great gift to the nation and people of Nigeria.

“Seven years gone but never forgotten. May you Rest In Peace even as we hope and believe that you made al-Jannah firdaus. Miyetti Allah for the life of service you lived and may Almighty God care for the family you left behind,” he added.

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Yar’Adua died in Abuja on May 5, 2010, after a long illness.

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