By Levinus Nwabughiogu
ABUJA – President Mohammadu Buhari has congratulated Mrs. Ajoke, the wife of former Head of State, General Murtala Mohmmed on her 75th birthday.

In a statement by the senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, president Buhari prayed to God to grant the celebrant long life and prosperity.

The statement read in full: “President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with former First Lady, Mrs. Ajoke Mohammed who turned 75 today.

“President Buhari joins family members, friends and well-wishers in celebrating the worthy and exemplary life of Mrs. Mohammed, who has consistently shown that the entire society can be truly enriched through building strong and successful families.

“On the happy occasion of her 75th birthday, President Buhari also applauds Mrs. Mohammed’s remarkable contributions to environmental preservation as a renowned horticulturist and leading conservationist.

“The President prays that Almighty God will grant the dear wife of late General Murtala Mohammed many more years of good health and joyful living with her children, grandchildren, relatives, friends and associates across the country.”