Buhari to Bello - 'I am proud of you' »

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined millions of Nigerians across the country to celebrate Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello who turned 45 today.

The President in a congratulatory message signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Thursday described Yahaya Bello as “an epitome of loyalty and solid commitment to the growth of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from its infancy.’’

President Buhari congratulated the Governor for taking advantage of his young age and mental alertness to serve his people with diligence.

“I am proud of you and your active loyalty and services to our party at all times and you are a remarkable party man who deserves to be celebrated.

“You are serving your people at the prime of life; an energetic age that gives you a unique advantage to operate at maximum mental and physical capacity.

“As you celebrate this joyous occasion, I wish to congratulate you, on behalf of myself and family, for attaining 45 years of age in good health. May God continue to bless you with good health and long life to serve your people even better.’’