President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates one of Nigeria’s foremost
entrepreneurs, political leaders and elder statesmen, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur
as he celebrates his 80th birthday tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15, 2015.
President Buhari joins Alhaji Bamanga’s family, friends, associates and
well-wishers in rejoicing with him as he marks another notable milestone
in a very worthy and fulfilled life.
The President seizes the opportunity of the Tafidan Adamawa’s 80th
birthday to reaffirm the nation’s enduring gratitude for his significant
contributions to Nigeria’s political and socio-economic development over
many years.
President Buhari particularly commends Alhaji Tukur’s diligent and
patriotic service to his community, state and country as a public servant,
political leader and accomplished businessman of international repute.
The President also extols the exemplary political maturity and commitment
to national peace and development displayed by the former National
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in being one of the first to
congratulate him after his victory in the March 28th presidential
elections.
He prays that Almighty Allah will bless Alhaji Bamanga with many more
years of good health and the company of his loving family and numerous
friends within and outside Nigeria.