President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, on his 65th birthday.
Mallam El-Rufai is an administrator, scholar, and politician.
According to his media aide, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, in a statement issued on Sunday, the president described El-Rufai as a founding member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and highly regarded for his resourcefulness and brilliance.
He served as governor of Kaduna State for eight years, and prior to elective office, he had served as Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from 2003 to 2007.
Onanuga said President Tinubu celebrated Mallam El-Rufai on the occasion and commended his endeavours for democracy; his meritorious service to the nation, and mentorship of the younger generation.
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“The President acknowledges Mallam El-Rufai’s role in the dialogues leading up to the formation of the APC and his contributions to the success of the party in the three consecutive elections of 2015, 2019, and 2023.
“President Tinubu wishes El-Rufai good health and strength for continuous service to the nation,” Onanuga said.
