Late Yar'Adua was a nation builder - Jonathan marks 11 years of his passing

Former President Goodluck Jonathan shared some words of appreciation to celebrate his former boss late President Umaru Yar'Adua who passed away exactly eleven years today.

On his official Facebook page, he described him as a man of peace and a nation builder.

Late President Umaru Yar’Adua passed away eleven years ago in office.

“Today, I celebrate my boss, friend, colleague and brother, President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua who departed this world 11 years ago.

“As politicians, we shared a common vision of a peaceful, united and just nation. President Yar’Adua kept faith with this vision, channelling his strength and time in pursuit of an egalitarian society until his last breath.

“Although out of our sight, his legacies live with us and his memory we will continue to cherish.

“We will always remember him as a peacemaker, nation builder and democrat whose timeline was defined by virtues of service, peace, truth and love”.