Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has felicitated President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 79th birthday.

Bello’s message is contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday.

“Happy birthday to the president of the most powerful black nation on earth.

“You have served our nation with vigor and unquestionable commitment. You have remained an icon of good governance and transparency,” he said.

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While wishing the president more strength, as he continued to do the country proud, the governor prayed for long life for him to continue to “engrave our nation with your mercurial personality.”