Former
president Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, praised the late Former president
Umaru Musa Yaradua, in his Facebook account, saying that Yaradua left behind a
legacy of detribalized leadership and a soil that was fertile to grow trees.
According to the former president, “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”.
He stated how Yaradua expressed his peace loving spirit to Nigerians, he said, “As a peace maker, you helped bring peace to the Niger Delta and that singular act brought manifold benefits to Nigeria”.
According to the former president, “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”.
He stated how Yaradua expressed his peace loving spirit to Nigerians, he said, “As a peace maker, you helped bring peace to the Niger Delta and that singular act brought manifold benefits to Nigeria”.
He continued;
“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”.
Yes, 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 the Almighty God care for the family you left behind. GEJ.”
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