President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on yesterday’s celebration of his 63rd birthday.
The President described the celebrant as a consummate administrator and dedicated public servant.
In a statement in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President joined the Badaru family, friends, and associates in celebrating the former governor of Jigawa State.
Badaru, who was Jigawa State governor from 2015 to 2023, currently holds the traditional titles of Sardauna Ringin and Walin Jahun.
President Tinubu hailed him for his years of leadership, particularly his interventions in security, agriculture, and infrastructure while in office.
He offered prayers for the minister’s well-being, asking Almighty Allah to grant him many more years of good health and strength to continue serving the country.
‘President Tinubu commends the minister for his dedication to service, recalling his leadership in Jigawa State, where he led security, agriculture, and infrastructure interventions.
‘The President prays that God Almighty will grant the former governor more years of good health and strength,’ the statement said.