The Northern Governors Forum in Nigeria have described the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (Ret’d.), as a president who has lived a life of sacrifice, service and patriotism from his days in the military and even presently.
The governors under the platform of the Northern Governors Forum gave the commendation as he turns 80.
The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, in a statement by his Diector of Press and Public Affairs, Makut Macham, described the President as a father for all who has done so much to touch the lives of Nigerians positively.
Lalong, representing the forum, said, “The President has lived a life of sacrifice, service and patriotism from his days in the military and even presently where he has been saddled with the responsibility of running the country under a democracy.
“The President has given a good account of his mandate and will leave a legacy of impact that is seen in various sectors of the Nigerian economy.
“The Northern Governors Forum is proud to be associated with the achievements of the President in carrying out landmark projects and programmes which have changed the trajectory of Nigeria’s development.
“It has enjoyed tremendous support and cooperation from the President in its quest to address some of the many challenges of the region particularly those relating to education, security, agriculture, infrastructure and health among others.”
