By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau
The presidential aspiration of former Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, received a very big boost on Saturday with President Muhammadu Buhari saying that “he has all it takes to occupy any office in the country”.
Buhari who was the Special Guest of Honour at the occasion of Anyim’s 61st Birthday event
at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Garki, Abuja, on Saturday, was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha.
The President on was on his way back home from overseas trip on Saturday described Anyim as “one of Nigeria’s best who remains a statesman, model and icon for Nigerian youths.”
“I stand here today (Saturday) on the event of Senator Pius Anyim’s 61st birthday to express President Buhari’s utmost delight and pride in joining other Nigerians here today in celebrating one of Nigeria’s best,” Boss Mustapha said on behalf of his principal, President Buhari.
The 19th SGF said many Nigerians are not aware that Buhari and Anyim have always had good, personal relationship.
Narrating one incident to buttress his point, Mustapha said: “President Buhari has personal relationship with Anyim. When Anyim lost his dear father in 2004, Buhari who was then abroad cut short his visit to the United Kingdom in order to attend the burial of Anyim’s father.”
Buhari, speaking through his SGF, Mustapha, further said, “Anyim is a true Nigerian patriot, who is humble whether he is in position of authority or out of office.
“He was a stabilising factor in the Senate as Senate President. He is a patriotic Nigerian who will always put his nation first.
“His contribution to the growth of the nation and its political development is remarkable.”
Mustapha, who said he has drawn a lot from his predecessor’s wealth of experience and wisdom as the country’s 17th SGF, prayed God to grant his heart desires and aspirations.
