Centenary Celebration: President Jonathan and Buhari Hold Hands to Light Centenary Torch.

President Jonathan and Buhari.

Former Heads of State and Presidents including Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), Alh. Shehu Shagari and Abdulsalami Abubakar had on Monday night, stormed the Presidential Villa for the flag off Dinner of Centenary Celebrations billed to hold January 2014.

Obasanjo who presented the Centenary Theme enjoined Nigerians to love their Country and speak positively about their Leaders. The former president had since been critical of President Jonathan's administration, accusing the President of being weak to handle the Boko Haram menace.


High point of the event was the Lighting of the Centenary Torch by President  Jonathan to Buhari. Jonathan in the process Held  him hand in hand as they climed the platform to condult the Lighting of the Torch.

They were later joined by the Vice President, Namadi Sambo, all Former Heads of state, First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan and Vice President's wife.

President Jonathan in his speech, expressed 'Hope' that the Country was destined for greatness. He said the Country was destined to be powerful  an great and will continue to be the Pride of Generation yet unborn. This, He said was possible despite its challenges.

Nice one Mr. President!... God bless Nigeria!!