President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday greeted Babagana Zulum, the Governor of Borno State, and prayed for his long life.
The greeting was to celebrate Governor Zulum, who turned 53, a statement from the President said on Friday.
The statement, signed by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Mallam Garba Shehu, said Buhari expressed his admiration for Zulum’s “public spiritedness, energy and zeal” in tackling ongoing situation in Borno State, describing him as “a reliable partner in the effort to return peace, normalcy and development to the North East.
“Zulum is serving the nation in an outstanding manner; his passion for peace as the foundation of development inspires many.
“He is a model for others to copy.
“We pray for his long life.”