Buhari congratulates former Ekiti governor, Niyi Adebayo on birthday

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and professional colleagues of the former Governor of Ekiti, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, in congratulating him on his 60th birthday slated for Feb. 4.

President Buhari in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina in Abuja on Saturday, felicitated with the family and friends of the APC chieftain on the joyous day.

He affirmed that Adebayo, who served as Governor of Ekiti State for four years, (1999-2003), worked committedly to improve the livelihood of his people.

The President commended the many sacrifices Adebayo made in ensuring the formation of the APC, by always projecting ideas, and suggesting the construction of a political institution with strong national appeal, acceptance and sympathy for the improvement of the lives of all Nigerians.”

According to him,  Adebayo’s brilliance, diligence, forthrightness and strong sense of patriotism will always be desired for the development of the nation.

The President prayed that the Almighty God would grant Adebayo longer life, more wisdom and greater opportunities to serve the nation and humanity.(NAN)

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