YOU HELPED BRING PEACE TO THE NIGER DELTA - JONATHAN REMEMBERS YAR’ADUA

A former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has paid a highly complimentary tribute to Umaru Musa Yar’adua, his former boss.

Musa Yar Adua died at the age of 58, on May 5, 2010 after a protracted battle with Acute Pericarditis.

In a moving eulogy to the former president on Facebook, Jonathan described the late Yar’adua as a peacemaker who would forever be remembered for bring a lasting peace to the Niger Delta region.

He wrote,

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. 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. GEJ.