President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated His Royal Highness, the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on his 72nd birthday.
He noted that the birthday coincides with the monarch’s 21st anniversary on the throne on Thursday.
A statement issued on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), said President Tinubu acknowledged “the strong and purposeful leadership of the Etsu Nupe as Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers and his contributions to the traditional leadership institution and community development.”
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The president commended the first-class traditional ruler for supporting education and development initiatives and facilitating healthcare projects in the Nupe Kingdom.
He also praised him for working towards the stability of the country by promoting peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different ethnic groups, not only in Niger State but also throughout Nigeria.
President Tinubu similarly noted the Etsu Nupe’s steadfastness in promoting interfaith harmony and understanding among different religious groups since he assumed his ancestors’ throne more than two decades ago.
He urged the highly regarded monarch of the Nupe Kingdom to continue fostering national unity and development.
President Tinubu wished the king good health and happiness as he celebrates Thursday’s two events.
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