President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with his nephew and close associate, Mamman Daura on the occasion of his 83rd birthday, November 10.
The President, in a statement issued Wednesday by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, described him as a “remarkable gentleman, scholar and statesman.”
“Birthday greetings to our remarkable former newspaper man and statesman Malam Mamman. He has served Nigeria with diligence and determination. We all admire him for his intellect, wit and accuracy in memory as well as a style of leadership which continues to inspire many.
“As the nation continues to benefit from his wisdom and statesmanship, we pray for his long life,” the President added.
Daura is an uncle of the president.
