Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has praised the remarkable legacy and decades of public service of former Governor, Senator Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, as the elder statesman marks his 71st birthday.
In a congratulatory message signed by his Director-General of Media and Publicity, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor stated that Shekarau’s years of service have earned him a special place in the political and social history of Kano State.
Looking back at his career, Governor Yusuf highlighted Shekarau’s background as a teacher. He noted that Shekarau later moved into public administration and served as a Permanent Secretary in the Kano State Civil Service.
The Governor also recalled Shekarau’s major political milestones. He listed his two terms as Governor of Kano State from 2003 to 2011, his time as a Minister, and his service as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Governor Yusuf described this deep experience in leadership as a major contribution to the state’s democratic growth. He stressed that the wisdom of elder statesmen like Shekarau is very important for building a peaceful, united, and progressive Kano.
He prayed that Almighty Allah grants the former Governor good health, long life, renewed strength, and wisdom to keep contributing to Kano State and Nigeria.
Gov. Yusuf Celebrates Shekarau’s Decades of Service at 71
By Adamu Muhammad
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