President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Alabo Gabriel Toby, who turns 80 on January 19.
The president’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Friday.
Buhari felicitated with the economist, administrator and management consultant, whose contributions to federal and state governments had been most commendable, especially his many years as a Permanent Secretary under different administrations.
The President believes Toby’s wealth of experience in public and private sectors remain invaluable to the nation, urging him to stay active in pursuing his life-long dream of seeing a strong, peaceful and prosperous nation.
He also rejoiced with all family members, friends and political associates of the former deputy governor, praying that the almighty God would grant him longer life, good health and strength to continue in the service of humanity.

Muhammadu Buhari, former Nigerian military ruler and presidential candidate for the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) speaks during an interview with Reuters at a private residence in Lagos February 19, 2011. Buhari, the main opposition candidate in Nigeria's presidential election, said he was optimistic it would be a more credible race than in the past but warned events in north Africa showed people would no longer accept a rigged vote. Picture taken February 19, 2011. To match Interview NIGERIA-BUHARI/ REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: POLITICS HEADSHOT)