President Muhammadu Buhari has sent birthday wishes to the chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong as he marks his 60th birthday.
The president, in a statement Friday by his media aide, Malam Garba Shehu, expressed gratitude for the immense affection shown to him by the governor and the people of Plateau State.
“I express my special gratitude to Governor Lalong as he marks his landmark birthday. I thank you for the trust you have in our friendship,” he added.
President Buhari lauded Lalong for the work he had done since taking an oath of office and the decisions he had taken in the last eight years.
“These reflect his effectiveness as a leader. On matters of the security and well-being of the people, the governor is an example for the whole country. I believe a great future lies ahead for him,” he also said.