The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday celebrated the 56th birthday of President Goodluck Jonathan.

The brief ceremony, which took place before the commencement of its weekly meeting, was presided over by Vice-President Namadi Sambo.
The ceremony was held in the absence of the President, who had left for London to preside over a three-day meeting of Honourary International Investors’ Council (HIIC).
In a brief remark, Sambo described Jonathan as “a gift to the nation” and hailed his leadership style and commitment to transforming Nigeria.
“We are privileged Nigerians sharing from the grace of God upon his life. There is no doubt that the great destiny of this man has helped our individual destiny. What really can we give him in return but only to thank God for his life but to also commend him to the guidance, protection and the care of God”, he said.
The council, led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, also presented a birthday card to the Vice-President for onward presentation to the President, before cutting a birthday cake.