The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has hailed his Kaduna State counterpart, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, for his contributions to the progress and development of Nigeria as he celebrates his 63rd birthday.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, in Lokoja on Thursday, Bello described the Kaduna State Governor in person of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai as a rare gift to Nigeria while congratulating him on his 63rd birthday.
“On this occasion of your 63 birthday, I join your family, friends and millions of Nigerians to celebrate an astounding Quantity Surveyor, a legal luminary, a quintessential Public Administrator cum politician par excellence.
“You have been a rare gift to our generation and have made significant contributions to the progress and development of our Father Land.
“As you clock three decades and three years on earth today, I pray that the Almighty Allah will continue to protect and keep you in sound health to enable you to actualize all the good dreams you have for this nation,” he said.
Wishing you a very special birthday and a wonderful year ahead! Many many happy returns of the day. Happy Birthday Sir!!
