Former president, Goodluck Jonathan, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Yakubu Dogara, and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar have all sent birthday messages to the president.
In a statement by his Media Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan said:
On the occasion of your 74th birthday, I write to congratulate and felicitate with you. I pray that this day meets you well and that there shall be many happy
returns.
I also use this opportunity to congratulate you once more as your daughter, Zahra, is given away in marriage to Ahmed Indimi.
May God bless this union and may it bring joy to the couple and their families.
Always wishing you the best.