The Northern Governors Forum has felicitated with the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday.
Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong in a message described the President as a father for all who has done so much to touch the lives of Nigerians positively.
Lalong said the President has lived a life of sacrifice, service and patriotism from his days in the military and even presently where he has been saddled with the responsibility of running the country under a democracy.
He said the Northern Governors Forum is proud to be associated with the achievements of the President in carrying out landmark projects and programmes which have changed the trajectory of Nigeria’s development.
Governor Lalong said the Forum has enjoyed tremendous support and cooperation from the President in its quest to address some of the many challenges of the region particularly those relating to education, security, agriculture, infrastructure and health among others.
Lalong emphasized that the President has given a good account of his mandate and will leave a legacy of impact that is seen in various sectors of the Nigerian economy.
While wishing him many more years ahead, the Northern Governors Forum prayed God to grant the President good health, God’s protection and divine protection.
