Northern Governors Forum has felicitated with the Governor of Kaduna State Mallam Nasir El-rufai as he marks his 62nd birthday on Wednesday.
In a message to felicitate with the Governor, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong in a statement signed by Macham Makut his director of press and public affairs described Mallam El-rufai as a patriotic Nigerian whose zeal for peace, progress and development has been evident in all his activities including the governance of Kaduna State since coming to office in 2015.
Lalong said Mallam El-rufai has made significant contributions to the development of the Northern Region and Nigeria at large by playing key roles in various assignments that have shaped policies in the country.
He acknowledged the doggedness of Governor El-rufai in confronting the security challenges in Kaduna State by remaining firm in dealing with criminals who have been terrorizing innocent citizens in recent times.
Governor Lalong also appreciated Mallam El-rufai for not only providing a suitable environment for the meetings of the Forum in Kaduna but also making valuable contributions on various issues as well as heading critical committees set up by the Forum.
While wishing him more years of good health, God's protection, and wisdom, Lalong charged Governor El-rufai to sustain his efforts in bringing development to Kaduna State and Nigeria at large.
By Golok Nanmwa,
Plateau Journal