[attachimg=1 align=left] President Goodluck Jonathan paid tribute to Nigeria's founding fathers; Chief Obafemi Awolowo etc. His tribute message was posted on his Facebook wall as thus:
I also wish to pay tribute to our founding fathers, whose enduring sacrifices and abiding faith in the unity and greatness of our country, laid the foundation for the nation. We take enormous pride in their contributions. The pivotal task of this generation is to lift our fatherland to the summit of greatness.