Ekiti is Lucky to Have you, Buhari Hails Nigerian Governor at 57

Ekiti is Lucky to Have you, Buhari Hails Nigerian Governor at 57

  • President Buhari has congratulated Governor Kayode Fayemi on the occasion of his 57th birthday coming up on Wednesday, February 9
  • Listing Fayemi's achievement, Buhari hailed the Ekiti governor for bringing the southwest state back to its glory
  • Buhari in a statement described Fayemi, the chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) as a good friend

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti state, on his 57th birthday anniversary which comes on Wednesday, February 9, The Cable reports.

In a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari described the governor as “a good friend and an active party member”.

President Muhammadu Buhari
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has showered the governor of Ekiti state, Kayode fayemi with praises. Photo credit: Buhari Sallau
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The Nigerian leader went on to note that Ekiti state is lucky to have Fayemi who serves as the chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), The Eagle added.

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According to him, the governor has done well to bring sustainable development to the southwest state, adding that in his last and final year as second term he has brought Ekiti back to its glory, culture and values.

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The president prayed God to grant the governor more years in the service of his community and the nation.

APC governors forum celebrates Governor Kayode Fayemi at 57

In a previous report by Legit.ng, governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the platform of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has joined the Ekiti state governor to celebrate his 57th birthday anniversary.

In a statement sent to Legit.ng on Wednesday, February 9 by the forum's chairman and Kebbi state governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, the governors acknowledged and commended Fayemi's leadership, vision, and commitment to a united prosperous Nigeria, under the leadership of APC.

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The APC governors, however, reaffirmed their collective commitment to implement programmes that would strengthen the capacities of their progressive states to create jobs, reduce inequality and diminish poverty in Nigeria.

APC governors: At 72, Ganduje has done well as Kano governor

Similarly, the PGF joined the Kano governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, to celebrate his 72nd birthday anniversary, declaring that he has performed well in the state.

The PGF commended Ganduje's leadership, vision, and commitment to a united prosperous Nigeria, under the leadership of APC.

Governor Ganduje was also hailed for his insightful and resolute inputs to the processes of managing governance in Kano state and Nigeria as a whole.

Source: Legit.ng

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Oluwatobi Bolashodun Oluwatobi Bolashodun is a journalist with six years of working experience in the media industry. She graduated from Babcock University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication. Oluwatobi is a former Legit.ng Current Affairs Editor, mostly writing on political, educational, and business topics.