President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated General Theophilus Danjuma on the conferment on him of the high traditional title of Jarmai Zazzau by the Emir of Zaria, His Royal Highness, Shehu Idris.
President Jonathan joins General Danjuma’s family, friends, associates, former colleagues in the Armed Forces, protégés and admirers in all parts of the country in felicitating with him on being honoured yet again for his immense contributions to the development of the nation.
The President believes that General Danjuma’s splendid career in the Armed Forces and public service of the Federation, as well as his colossal philanthropy and generosity to communities in all geo-political zones of the country have ensured that he will be continually honoured and celebrated by an appreciative nation.
He also commends the Emir of Zaria for honouring the former Chief of Army Staff and Minister of Defence whose outstanding personal contributions to the progress of institutions and communities in Nigeria includes the recent donation of over N2 Billion to the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria for the construction of a new library, lecture hall, auditorium and administrative block.
He prays that God Almighty will continue to bless General Danjuma with good health and grant him many more years of great service to his beloved fatherland.
In a related development, President Goodluck Jonathan also congratulated Bobboi Kaigama of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria on his election as President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC).
The President welcomes Mr. Kaigama’s declaration after his election that the TUC under his leadership will work with government and private sector employers for the benefit of workers and all Nigerians.
President Jonathan and the Federal Government look forward to working with Mr. Kaigama and his new team at the helm of the TUC to fulfil this commitment and enhance cordial industrial relations in Nigeria in furtherance of the present administration’s agenda for national transformation.
The President believes that with Mr. Kaigama’s notable antecedents, excellent credentials as a labour leader and experience as President of the large Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, he is fully equipped to succeed as President of one of the two major conglomerations of trade unions in the country.
He extends his best wishes for a fruitful and successful tenure to the new TUC President, Presidential Media Adviser, Reuben Abati stated.
