President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Alhaji
Bamanga Tukur, one of Nigeria's foremost entrepreneur, political leader and
elder statesman, as he celebrates his 80th birthday today Sept. 15.
This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on
Monday by Femi Adesina the president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity.
According to the statement, Buhari joins Tukur's
family, friends, associates and well-wishers in rejoicing with him as he marks
another notable milestone in a very worthy and fulfilled life.
Buhari commended Tukur's diligent and patriotic
service to his community, state and country as a public servant, political
leader and accomplished businessman of international repute.
He also extolled the exemplary political maturity
and commitment to national peace and development displayed by the former
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party.
He noted that Tukur was one of the first to
congratulate him after his victory in the March 28 presidential election.
The president prayed that ``Almighty Allah will
bless Tukur with many more years of good health and the company of his loving
family and numerous friends within and outside Nigeria.
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