Governors elected on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), have congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 79th birthday.
In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja and signed by Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF and Kebbi state Governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, the governors commended the sterling leadership of President Buhari and commitment to nation building.
The president shared the same birth date with Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State.
They also congratulated Bello on his 54th birthday, while commending him for his insightful and resolute inputs to the processes of managing governance in the “Power State”.
The statement said, “The Progressive Governors Forum joins His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and his family to celebrate his 79th birthday. Together with all Nigerians, we celebrate this special day with you and your family.
“We acknowledge and commend your leadership, vision and commitment to a united prosperous Nigeria. In the last few years, the world has been challenged further to nation specific issues. We are confident that under your leadership, we shall continue to triumph over our challenges while progressing to a stronger, prosperous and more peaceful nation.
“As we wish you a happy birthday and also say a big thank you for your selfless service to our dear country, we reaffirm our commitment to work under your leadership with the abiding faith and belief that the initiatives of our APC Federal Government will meet all the expectations of Nigerians.
“We are very proud of your patriotic leadership. You are our role model and a source of inspiration”.