President Muhammadu Buhari lauds Gombe State Gov @ 61
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his greetings to Inuwa Yahaya, the Governor of Gombe State as he marks his 61st birthday, describing him as a transformative and inspirational leader determined to make the state a secure and prosperous one.
President Buhari wished him good health and long life, urging him to continue the good work of advancing education, food security, infrastructural development and social harmony.
“May Allah bless you with good health and long life to serve the state and the nation for many more years,” said the President.
In the statement by Garba Shehu,
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity which was made available to Periscope Nigeria in Gombe on Sunday prayed for longevity and Long life to serve the state and the nation.
In another development, the Progressive Governors Forum has felicitated with Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Governor of Gombe State to celebrate his 61st birthday.
“Along with the people of Gombe State, and other well-meaning Nigerians, we celebrate this special occasion with you and your family”.
“We acknowledge and commend your leadership, vision and commitment to a united prosperous Nigeria, under the leadership of our party, APC. We acknowledge your contributions to our team of Progressive Governors through your insightful and resolute inputs to the processes of managing governance in Gombe State as well as at the national level,” he said.
In the statement signed by
HE Abubakar Atiku Bagudu
Chairman, for and on behalf of Progressives Governors’ which was made available to newsmen in Gombe on Sunday said, “as Governor of Gombe State, through all the development initiatives being implemented by your APC-led government, we affirm that you are a true progressive and innovative leader.”.
“As we rejoice with, HE Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, we also reaffirm our collective commitment to implement programmes that would strengthen the capacities of our progressive states to create jobs, reduce inequality and diminish poverty in Nigeria.”. the statement said while congratulating him HE Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya on his birthday celebration.
Also, the Gombe State Deputy Governor, Manassah Daniel Jatau, Ph.D, has joined other eminent Nigerians to congratulate his Boss, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on his 61st birthday anniversary.
The Deputy Governor explained that, the birth of the Governor 61 years ago was part of God’s plan to make his impacts positively in the history of the state and humanity.
In the statement by Jack Tasha, the Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the Deputy Governor which was made available to newsmen in Gombe on Sunday.
It reads,” In the divine plan of God, which is hidden to man, he made everything to turn- out to be good for humanity. He has in his wisdom created the Governor and appointed him to lead Gombe State, and imbued him with the requisite qualities at this critical period when the state and the nation is faced with numerous challenges. Because the Governor is a man with good heart and wants the best for Gombe State and humanity, God grants him the wisdom and ability to surmount the challenges”.
“We can categorically say, that, Alh. Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya is a great gift and a blessing to Gombe State and humanity, considering how he governs and manages the state to greater heights. He is indeed a great achiever and an Icon, a rare gem, as well as an erudite administrator and a born leader.”, he said
According to him, ” His contributions are leaving giant and lasting imprints in our hearts, like the proverbial Colossus, his bestrides in this part of life shall remain conspicuous, and indelible in the sands of time.”
” We join the Governor , his family and the teaming well wishers to pray for God’s blessings upon his life that he shall enjoy long life, good health and prosperity in all ramifications,” he wished him many more happy returns.
