President Jonathan extols Bayero’s leadership qualities as Emir turns 83

Alhaji Ado Bayero

President Goodluck Jonathan has conveyed warm felicitations to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero on the occasion of the monarch’s 83rd birthday anniversary.

In a congratulatory letter to the Emir, President Jonathan extolled his “uncommon leadership qualities” and prayed that God Almighty will grant him many more years of service to the people of Kano and Nigeria.

“As you mark your 83rd birthday anniversary which comes up on Thursday, July 25th 2013, I write, on behalf of my family, the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to extend warm felicitations to Your Highness.

“Only recently, you marked fifty years of unqualified success on the throne as the Emir of Kano. Your uncommon leadership qualities and evident faith in the peace, unity, progress, and prosperity of our dear nation, have combined to make you one of the most highly respected monarchs in Nigeria today.

“As you continue to use your exalted throne to build bridges of friendship and harmony across our nation, it is my prayer that Almighty Allah grants you many more years of abounding health, prosperity and enduring fulfillment,” the President wrote.

He wished the Emir very happy birthday celebrations.

Reuben Abati

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

July 24, 2013