President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, as he clocks 76 years of age on Saturday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, the President lauded Adamu for his hard work, aimed at repositioning the ruling party, especially his engagement of a reconciliatory approach to strengthening the party.
The President, who prayed for good health and God’s blessings for the former Nassrawa State governor, expressed the belief that Adamu’s versatility still remains an asset to the country, going by his various experiences in politics. “President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, on his 76th birthday, July 23, 2022, joining the National Executive Committee, National Working Committee and all members to celebrate with the political leader.
“President Buhari notes the vision and courage that the former Governor of Nasarawa State has brought to democracy and governance in the country, cutting his teeth in politics in 1977 as a member of Constituent Assembly, which drafted the 1979 constitution and member of the Constitutional Conference, 1994. The President extols the APC National Chairman for the ongoing repositioning of the political party on a conciliatory path, with more focus on strengthening internal democratic processes, providing good governance, and actualising the mandate of ensuring a better life for Nigerians though a collective vision.
“President Buhari believes Sen. Adamu’s versatility in politics remains an asset to the party and country, having served as a founding member of the National Party of Nigeria, Minister of State for Works and Housing and Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum. The President prays for God’s blessings of abundance of health and strength for the Sarkin Yakin Keffi and Aare Obateru of the source, Ife”, the statement said.