Cynthia Ezegwu
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has congratulated former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), on his 91st birthday anniversary, describing him as a towering national figure and an extraordinary peace-builder.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Jos by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Gyang Bere, the governor commended Gowon’s exemplary leadership, patriotism, and enduring contributions to Nigeria’s unity and nation-building.
“It is with profound humility and immense joy that I join the global community in celebrating Gen. Yakubu Gowon on his remarkable 91st birthday. He is not only a revered father figure and a beacon of peace to millions of Nigerians but also an iconic statesman whose life and legacy continue to inspire transformative leadership and national cohesion,” the statement quoted Mutfwang as saying.
The governor lauded Gowon’s leadership during the Nigerian Civil War, noting that his wisdom and diplomatic finesse were instrumental in preserving the country’s sovereignty.
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He also described Gowon’s post-war declaration of “No Victor, No Vanquished” as a timeless expression of reconciliation and healing, which helped rebuild national unity.
Mutfwang further praised the implementation of the Reconciliation, Reconstruction, and Rehabilitation (3Rs) programme under Gowon’s administration, saying it played a crucial role in restoring Nigeria’s socio-economic fabric after the war.
While praying for continued good health, long life, and divine protection for the elder statesman, the governor reaffirmed that Gowon’s legacy of peace and unity remains a guiding light for present and future generations of Nigerian leaders.