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L-R: Former President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Yahaya Bello.
The Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, CON, extends warm birthday wishes to former President Muhammadu Buhari as he marks his 81st birthday on December 17, 2023.
This is contained in a statement signed by ONOGWU Muhammed,
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and made a copy available to The Reporters on Saturday in Lokoja.
According to Muhammed,Governor Bello, on behalf of his family, the Government, and the people of Kogi State, celebrates the Octogenarian’s remarkable journey with admiration and respect.
He qouted the governor as saying,”I, Alhaji. Yahaya Bello, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, extend heartfelt congratulations to former military and civilian leader of our nation, Muhammadu Buhari, on his 81st birthday. Baba, your unwavering commitment and patriotism in serving our dear nation have made you an icon of good governance and transparency,” Governor Bello says.”
The governor also acknowledged former President Buhari’s enduring legacy of honesty, transparency, and courage during his eight-year administration,a development he noted, portraying him as a role model for many Nigerians and Africans.
Bello particularly noted former President Buhari’s sacrifices and dedication to nation-building, while wishing him long life and continued good health.
“Baba, we celebrate you for dedicating the greater part of your life in service to our dear country, Nigeria. You are the epitome of honesty, dedication, and service to humanity,” the governor emphasized.
Highlighting President Buhari’s global reputation, Governor Bello asserted that the former president remains one of the most respected and honest world leaders—a symbol of transparency and accountability.
Born on December 17, 1942, Muhammadu Buhari, a retired Nigerian Army Major General, served as the country’s military head of state from December 31, 1983, to August 27, 1985, and democratically elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, from 2015 to 2023.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
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