Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s President has felicitated with the government and people of Niger State, as the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, marks 16 years on the throne, and celebrates 67th birthday.
Naija News understands that the President felicitated with all sons and daughters of Nupe Kingdom.
The President rejoiced with all family members of the royal house, friends and associates of the traditional ruler, “whose legacy of hard work, discipline and honesty in public service continues to resonate”. 
The Nigeria’s president made this known in a statement on Sunday by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, where President Buhari extolled “the nobility, maturity and visionary leadership of the Etsu Nupe as he sits on the throne of his fathers, upholding the historically strong culture and arts of the people and maintaining peace and good neighbourliness with other traditional stools and cultures”.
“As Chairman of the State Traditional Council, the President affirms that the culture of acceptance that pervades the state and the versatility in promoting communal living, entrepreneurship, agriculture and education deserves commendation.
“President Buhari prays that the Almighty God will grant Etsu Nupe longer life, more peaceful years on the throne and wisdom to keep guiding his people in the right direction”, the statement added.
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