Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated former governor and ex-Minister of Defence, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on his 70th birthday, commending his contributions to the political and developmental growth of the state.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Director-General of Media and Publicity, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Yusuf described the milestone as an opportunity to celebrate Kwankwaso’s life, leadership and service to Kano State and Nigeria.
The governor acknowledged Kwankwaso’s role in shaping Kano’s political development, noting that his years in public service had contributed to governance, infrastructure development and the expansion of democratic participation in the state.
Yusuf said the birthday also offered an opportunity to reflect on the former governor’s contributions to public service and the development of the country.
He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant Kwankwaso good health, long life and renewed strength to continue contributing to the progress of Kano State and Nigeria.
The governor also wished the former governor more years of peace and happiness as he marks the milestone.
