The Anglican Communion has held  a special thanksgiving and farewell  service in honour of President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife Dame Patience Jonathan.      

The farewell service was attended by their friends and well wishers, held at the Cathedral Church of Advent Life Camp Gwarimpa, Abuja.

In his message to Nigerians after the service, President Goodluck Jonathan says he attained the  political positions he held in Nigeria not because of hard work but because of favour from God and that he is happy to exit fulfilled.

He  said  the decision to concede defeat was not an easy one but that he saw no reason why anyone should shed  blood because of his political ambition

The president prayed for the success of the incoming administration  and pledged  that as long as he lives he will continue to do his best for  peace to reign in the country..