President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on his 53rd birthday on Thursday.
In a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Friday in Abuja, the president prayed for Zulum’s long life.
Buhari expressed his admiration for Zulum’s “public spiritedness, energy and zeal” in tackling ongoing situation in Borno, describing him as “a reliable partner” in the effort to return peace, normalcy and development to the Northeast.
He said: ”Zulum is serving the nation in an outstanding manner; his passion for peace as the foundation of development inspires many.
”He is a model for others to copy. We pray for his long life,” the president added.
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