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Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has celebrated ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 87th birthday.<\/p>\n
Saraki said Obasanjo \u201cshaped\u2019 his approach to leadership when he was the former president\u2019s Special Assistant on Budgetary Matters.<\/p>\n
Posting on X, the former Senate President said Obasanjo\u2019s leadership served as an invaluable blueprint for him and many others.<\/p>\n
Saraki wrote, \u201cFrom the years spent by your side as your Special Assistant on Budgetary Matters, witnessing your leadership firsthand has not only shaped my own approach but has also served as an invaluable blueprint for many others.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the nation and the world celebrate with you today, Your Excellency, please accept heartfelt wishes from myself and my entire family.<\/p>\n
\u201cHappy Birthday, Sir! May your legacy of leadership and service continue to inspire generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
Obasanjo shaped my leadership approach \u2013 Saraki celebrates ex-president at 87<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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