Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja
PRESIDENT Muhmmadu Buhari has felicitated with his nephew and the acclaimed leader of his ‘Kitchen Cabinet’, Malam Mamman Daura, as he clocks 81 years of age.
He also greeted first woman governor of Anambra State, Dame Virginia Ngozi Etiaba on her 78 birthday and Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari on his 25th anniversary on the throne.
In a statement yesterday in Abuja by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, the President eulogised Daura, his older nephew, describing him as “a dedicated public servant, consummate administrator, and one of our worthiest gentlemen who is widely misunderstood by so many”.
The President said on the occasion that “Mamman Daura is a thoroughbred public administrator with an all rounded knowledge and experience in life and government.”
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According to President Buhari, “it’s impossible to sit down with Daura without gaining from his vast experience, knowledge and wisdom.”
The President noted that “among Daura’s unappreciated virtues are his humility, compassion and zeal to provide mentoring to many who are privileged to be with him or close to him”.
On Emir Gambari, the President said: “As we all join the respected Emir and his subjects in marking this momentous occasion, I urge all Kwarans and the entire citizens of the country to pray for more years of good health for the Emir whose reign has brought growth and tremendous development to his people.”
He prayed God to grant Dame Etiaba long life in good health.
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