Buhari celebrates ace journalist, Yusuf Alli, at 60

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday joined the media in celebrating with Alhaji Yusuf Alli, Managing Editor, Northern Operations of The Nation newspaper, on his 60th birthday.

The president, in a statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, extolled the journalist for his dedication to duty, devotion to nation building and determination to promote democratic values.

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He said Alli’s contributions to political developments in the country, as a reporter and editor, regularly updating the public on germane issues with his hallmark of fairness, balance and clarity, which endeared many readers to his reports.

Buhari also joined the Nigerian Union of Journalists, and Nigerian Guild of Editors in rejoicing with the prolific reporter and editor, whose interest in humanity recently saw to his investiture as 11th president of Rotary Club of Abuja in Maitama.

He prayed that the Almighty God guide the celebrant in his service to the nation, and bless his family.