Sanwo-Olu celebrates El-rufai at 65

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has felicitated with the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, on his 65th birthday, describing him as a committed public servant who served his state, Kaduna, and Nigeria with dedication.

Governor Sanwo-Olu said this in a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, saying that el-Rufai, who is also a former Minister of Federal Capital Territory, contributed immeasurably to governance and politics in Nigeria with honour in all the public offices he occupied.

The governor said el-Rufai, a committed public officer, turned around Abuja during his tenure as Minister of FCT, adding that Kaduna State also witnessed phenomenal growth and development in many sectors during his eight years as governor.

“On behalf of my family, the government, and the good people of Lagos State, I congratulate former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir el-Rufai, on his 65th birthday.

“Malam el-Rufai is a committed public officer. He turned around Abuja during his tenure as Minister of FCT. Kaduna State also witnessed phenomenal growth and development in many sectors during his eight years as governor.

“I pray to God to grant former Governor Nasir el-Rufai a long life, good health, and renewed energy for more service to humanity, his state, Kaduna, Nigeria and mankind in years to come,” he prayed.

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