Goodluck Jonathan Honors Yar'Adua on 16th Death Anniversary

On Tuesday, marking the 16th anniversary of Umaru Musa Yar'Adua's death, former President Goodluck Jonathan shared an emotional tribute on his Facebook page. Jonathan described Yar'Adua as a "gentleman" and reflected on their working relationship, noting that he served as Yar'Adua's Vice President.

He emphasized Yar'Adua's embodiment of humility, integrity, and deep commitment to justice. Jonathan highlighted that his administration was driven by a shared vision to build an inclusive nation rooted in the rule of law and democratic ideals.

He characterized Yar'Adua as a leader who placed the nation's interests above personal ambitions. Jonathan urged current leaders to draw lessons from Yar'Adua's life, particularly his approach to governance and peace-building, which he referred to as a reference point for leadership.

He concluded the tribute by praising Yar'Adua's soul and calling on Nigerians to recommit to the ideals he represented.