Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State.
By Correspondent in Kano.
President Muhammadu Buhari sends hearty congratulations and best wishes to Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, as he marks his birthday.
Ganduje marks his 73rd birthday on the 25th of December and his wife, Professor Hafsat Ganduje marks her own on the 28th.
A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, stated that Buhari commended the Governor for his leadership and administrative acumen and wishes him a happy birthday.
Buhari also commended Ganduje for his work on security and infrastructure, describing him as the builder of “a secure and prosperous Kano State.”
The President further urged the Governor to continue giving importance to the welfare of the poor along with development.
Also, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has sent a goodwill message to Ganduje on his 73rd birthday.
Tinubu expressed gratitude to God for sparing the life of the Kano helmsman to see another year in good health and in continuous service to the people.
He described Ganduje as a “reliable, committed and faithful friend” whose record of service to Kano State and Nigeria will always be remembered for good because of its significant and positive impacts on the lives of the people.
“I rejoice with my brother and friend on the occasion of his joyous 73rd birthday. Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is a reliable, ever committed and faithful friend who is meritoriously serving the people of Kano State.
“As an astute and experienced politician, Governor Ganduje has demonstrated immense capacity in the administration of one of the cosmopolitan and commercially vibrant states in Nigeria.
” The Governor has recorded enviable achievements across all sectors especially in areas of education, healthcare, infrastructure and urban renewal.
“I can attest to his sterling performance in Kano State having visited to commission many important projects.
“I join his family, friends and associates to celebrate the remarkable statesman and pray to Almighty Allah to grant him more years in good health so he will become a greater source of blessing to humanity as he has been to Kano State and Nigeria,” Tinubu remarked.