President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Etsu Nupe and chairman of Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on his 73rd birthday and 22nd year on the throne.
In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu commended the first-class traditional ruler for his patriotic service to the country and leadership within the country’s traditional institutions.
Alhaji Abubakar served in the military, holding important operational positions before retiring as Brigadier-General and ascending the throne as the 13th Etsu Nupe in 2003.
Tinubu said, “The Etsu Nupe has contributed immensely to nation-building. He has used his revered position to promote unity, harmony, religious tolerance, peace and reconciliation in the country.
“His humility, courage and leadership experience have been brought to bear on his responsibilities as the chairman, Abuja Mosque and chairman, Coordinating Committee of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria.”
He prayed for more years and greater wisdom for the traditional ruler and prayed God to keep his reign over the Nupe Kingdom peaceful and prosperous.
