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The President of the Republic, Filipe Nyusi, turned 61 years old today, with Mozambicans taking the opportunity to extol his qualities as leader of the country and in promoting peace, stability and the well-being of citizens.
Family, friends, former school and work colleagues and citizens in general have sent Filipe Nyusi messages of congratulations on his birthday, and of encouragement to embrace his second term (2020-2024) as Mozambican head of state with the same focus, commitment and dedication with which he performed the same function in his 2015-2019 mandate.
Born on February 9, 1959, in the town of Namau, Mueda district, Cabo Delgado province, Filipe Nyusi is the son of veterans of the national liberation struggle who joined Frelimo in Tanzania.
He attended primary school in Tunduru, Tanzania, and secondary school in Mariri, Cabo Delgado, and Samora Machel, in Beira.
In 1990, he completed his degree in Mechanical Engineering at the former Military Academy of Brno (now Defence University) in former Czechoslovakia, subsequently obtaining a postgraduate degree at the University of Manchester, in England.
Filipe Nyusi served as Minister of Defence from 2008 to 2014, when he was nominated presidential candidate for Frelimo by the III Ordinary Session of the Frelimo Central Committee. He was elected president in 2014.
Before working in government, Nyusi worked for Ports and Railways of Mozambique (CFM), where he held various roles, notably as the Northern Regional Director and Administrator.
Some of the messages are reproduced below.
Moreira Chonguiça wrote: “Happy birthday to our President of the Republic, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, I wish you much health and love for you and your family. We will win. In Culture we Trust”
Feliz aniversário ao nosso Presidente da República, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, desejo-o muita saúde e amor para si e sua família @NajeeOfficial
Vamos Vencer. In Culture we Trust pic.twitter.com/qxPCGUcjf0— Moreira Chonguiça (@MoreiraProject) February 9, 2020
CTA Chairperson Agostinho Vuma writes on Twitter: “The second Sunday in Feb., this Holy Day that God created, coincides with the celebration of the birthday of SEXA FJ Nyusi, our Head of State. As we bow to the Creator for blessings, we also praise him for the life of our President, whom I wish great health! HB”
O segundo domingo de Fev., este Santo Dia que Deus criou, coincide com a celebração do aniversário natalício de SEXA FJ Nyusi, o nosso Chefe de Estado. Enquanto nos curvamos ao Criador pelas bênçãos, louvêmo-lo também pela vida do nosso Presidente, a quem desejo muita saúde! HB pic.twitter.com/4WNDeIFOc1
— Agostinho Vuma (@VumaAgostinho) February 9, 2020
Frelimo Moçambique also congratulates Nyusi: ” Happy birthday Comrade President Filipe Nyusi FRELIMO President and President of the Republic of Mozambique”.
Feliz aniversário Camarada Presidente Filipe Nyusi
Presidente da FRELIMO e Presidente da República de Moçambique 🇲🇿 pic.twitter.com/lNXfRhBlBv— FRELIMO Moçambique (@FRELIMO_) February 9, 2020
Isaura Nyusi, First Lady of Mozambique, left a message on her official Facebook page:
“Today, February 9, 2020, my husband turns 61 years old. It is a very special date for us as a family, which is why I share this joy with all Mozambicans from Rovuma to Maputo.
“I am sure that, in this cycle of governance, you will, as always, be at the forefront of realizing the dream of seeing Mozambicans enjoying peace and well-being.
“As a special person for all of us, we will always be at your side in this challenge, aware that we all have a responsibility to contribute to living this reality.
“I wish a day full of joy, successes. I reaffirm that I will always be by your side at all times.
“Let’s all sing Happy Birthday to the birthday boy.”
Many more, took to social media to congratulate the President:
Happy birthday H.E Republic President of Mozambique Engineer Filipe Jacinto Nyusi.
Please accept my cordial congratulations on your birthday anniversary! pic.twitter.com/GKLK5PTsb8— Dário Camal (@Dario_Camal) February 9, 2020
Senhor presidente Filipe Nyusi, desejo-lhe um dia alegre pelo seu aniversário 🎂 🎁🍾🥂🎈. Tenha muita saúde e acima de tudo sabedoria e força para dirigir este país. Happy, happy birthday Mr. President.
— Israel Zefanias (@IsraelFalkao) February 9, 2020
@FNyusi @FilipeNyusi @clubOmozambique @MOZAMBIQUETRIPS @MozambiqueOC @Moz_Experience
Happy Birthday to Filipe Nyusi – President of Mozambique !
Hana Bak(your fan), South Korea pic.twitter.com/LFijAmRMB0— Hana-Bak (@HanaBak4) February 9, 2020
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