By Israel Joel
Northern Governors Forum has felicitated with the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Hajiya (Dr) Aisha Buhari as she marks her 51st birthday.

Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Lalong in a congratulatory message signed by Macham Makut his director of press and public affairs said the Forum rejoices with the mother of the nation on a special day as it calls for special recognition of her efforts to impact the lives of Nigerians particularly women and children.

Lalong said the First Lady has over the years remained consistent and committed to initiating various programs that have a direct impact on the most vulnerable persons in society.

He said her pet project the Future Assured Programme has done a lot in empowering women and youths in all parts of the country as well as carried out humanitarian interventions to victims of crises and other natural disasters.

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Governor Lalong also praised the First Lady for giving support to the Northern Governors Forum in the efforts to address the Almajiri phenomenon, poverty, diseases, and humanitarian needs of IDPs across the region and the nation at large.

He also acknowledged the leadership and mentoring capacity of the First Lady which has resonated with the First Ladies of various States through their various pet programs that are equally making an impact on the lives of the citizens.

The Northern Governors Forum wished the First Lady good health, God’s protection, and wisdom to continue to stand up for the weak and vulnerable in society.