Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the former Governor of Kano State and elder statesman, Senator Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, on the occasion of his 71st birthday.
According to a statement issued on Friday by Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Governor Yusuf described him as a prominent leader whose contributions to public service and the development of Kano State remain noteworthy.
Governor Yusuf, in his congratulatory message, acknowledged the former Governor’s longstanding commitment to education, public administration, politics and community development, noting that his years of service have earned him a significant place in the political and social history of Kano State.
The Governor particularly recognised Shekarau’s background as an educationist and his dedication to the teaching profession before venturing into public administration, where he served as permanent secretary in Civil Service of Kano State and subsequently emerged as Governor for two consecutive terms between 2003 and 2011, Minister and a Senator of the Federal Republic.
He described the former Governor’s experience in leadership and governance as an important contribution to the state’s democratic development, adding that the wisdom and experience of elder statesmen remain valuable in building a peaceful, united and progressive Kano.
Governor Yusuf further noted that birthdays provide an opportunity to reflect on the lives and contributions of individuals who have served their communities and society, while encouraging continued commitment to peace, unity and the collective advancement of the state.
He prayed Almighty Allah to grant Malam Ibrahim Shekarau continued good health, long life, renewed strength and wisdom to sustain his contributions to the development of Kano State and Nigeria.
The Governor also wished the former Governor bmore years of happiness, peace and fulfilment in the service of humanity.
