Immediate-past Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s congratulatory message to him on his 65th birthday anniversary, shamed some persons, who did not want to wish him well on the occasion, into action.
El-Rufai, who posted an appreciation message on his verified Facebook page on Monday, said the prayers and good wishes were quite humbling and gratifying.
El-Rufai wrote, “It has been about a week since many friends, associates and admirers sent me various messages and prayers in commemoration of my 65th birthday.
“The prayers and good wishes were quite humbling and gratifying, but far too many and overwhelming for individual acknowledgment or response by me, hence this message.
“I want to thank everyone that sent me their prayers and best wishes, including those that didn’t want to, until President Tinubu’s message shamed them into action. May the Almighty God accept our prayers and continue to shower his blessings on us and our people.”
The former governor added, “I have tried to repost, retweet and share all the birthday messages I received, but as an imperfect mortal, I am sure I couldn’t have done all. If I didn’t with yours, please forgive me. It is an omission of the head, not of the heart.
“May Almighty Allah grant us even longer life, in good health, happiness and prosperity, in a Nigeria that flourishes as a beacon of progressive governance, democracy and equal opportunity for all.”
