contributions of the Northern Elders Council (NEC) towards nation
building.
The Vice President made this remark on Saturday at his Aguda House
residence, Presidential Villa, Abuja, when a delegation of the NEC, led by
its chairman elder statesman Alhaji Tanko Yakasai paid him a courtesy
visit as well as felicitate with him on his 60th birthday anniversary.
Arc Sambo while expressing his heartfelt delight with the visit, thanked
them for their support to the President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan led
administration as it delivers on its people oriented, Transformation
Agenda.
Vice President Sambo also lauded their untiring efforts at fostering unity
and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. He enjoined them not to relent
on their efforts.
Earlier the chairman of the Council, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai acknowledged the
loyalty and support of the Vice President to President Goodluck Jonathan
and the commendable leadership role he has exhibited as the leader of the
North.
They assured him that they would continue to support the administration as
well as his good self towards national progress. They wished him a happy
birthday on his 60th anniversary and many happy returns.
Present at the meeting were the deputy chairman of the Council Senator
Saidu Umar Kumo (Garkuwan Gombe), elder statesman Amb Hassan Adamu,
secretary to the council Chief John Mankilik, PRO Amb Yusuf Mamman as well
as Hajiya Aisha Aliyu Gusau, just but to mention a few.
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