President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated His Royal Highness, the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on his 72nd birthday on Thursday, 12 September.
The birthday coincides with the monarch’s 21st anniversary on the throne.
A statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said Tinubu recognised the strong and purposeful leadership of the Etsu Nupe as Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers and his contributions to the traditional leadership institution and community development.
“The President commends the first-class traditional ruler for supporting education and development initiatives and facilitating healthcare projects in Nupe Kingdom.
“The President also commends him for working for the stability of the country by promoting peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different ethnic groups, not only in Niger State but also throughout Nigeria.
“The President also notes the Etsu Nupe’s steadfastness in promoting interfaith harmony and understanding among different religious groups since he assumed his ancestors’ throne more than two decades ago.”
The President urged the highly regarded monarch of the Nupe Kingdom to continue to foster national unity and development.
“President Tinubu wishes the king good health and happiness as he celebrates tomorrow’s two events,” the statement said.
