Close associates and members of his staff at the National Assembly have congratulated the Chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, on his 53rd birthday.
While they extolled the virtues of the lawmaker representing Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency of Adamawa State, the staff and associates described him as “an embodiment of selflessness, humility, wisdom and hard work”.
In a birthday message addressed to the lawmaker, with a copy made available to newsmen by Nkem Anyata-Lafia, his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, they congratulated the two-time lawmaker on attaining a new age.
It reads in part: “We, members of staff, for ourselves and on behalf of our families, associates and well- wishers wish to express our profound felicitations to our Principal, Mentor, Leader and Benefactor, His Excellency, Rt.Hon.( Dr.) Yusuf Buba Yakub, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Member representing Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency,House of Representatives ,on this special occasion of his birthday celebration.
“As you turn this new bend in the race of life, therefore, we with whom you have dreamt ,planned and worked these past years to offer the best of yourself, your abilities, your capabilities, your famed industry and deep sense of benevolence to the people of Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency and to humanity in general, have on this auspicious occasion of the 53rd anniversary of your birth returned to offer you our great wishes and prayers.
“We congratulate you on this latest milestone and as a family declare that as you continue to water others, that you will yourself be daily watered.
“As you continue to lead others, we pray that you be held by the divine and guiding hands of the Most High God.
“As you continue to burn yourself out everyday to uplift the lowest of mankind, may your energy and resources depleted in the acts of altruistic, sacrificial work and selfless giving, be replenished in many folds.
“As you mentor, teach and direct others on the path of nobility and purpose- driven living, may your children and those coming after them receive equal measures in what you give.
“May every desire and secret prayer aimed at bettering the lot of society be realised much faster than you ever wished; and may the rest of your years be the best of your years as swim in the rivers of health, wealth and longevity. Amen!
“Happy Birthday Sir. We wish you many happy returns.”