Katsina, Nigeria – Na Friday wey just pass, Governor Dikko Umar Radda gather all im words wey plenty to wish former Head of State, General Abdulsalam Abubakar, happy 83rd birthday. E no easy to reach that age, but this General don dey carry fresh vibes since some years now.
Radda express im thoughts through im Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed, wey drop the message like hot jollof for news reporters. Dem say, “General Abdulsalam Abubakar na true statesman wey hin legacy fit inspire generations of Nigerians.” No be small talk o!
We fit remember how Abubakar take shine like star during Nigeria transition to democratic rule. Na im time wey everybody dey fear military wahala, but this General decide say e go choose the country over hin own ambition. Na why dem dey hail am as democracy champion for the whole world. (E even sabi arrange better parties sef!)
The Governor no stop there; e continue to talk with plenty praise for the oga. Radda highlight say, “Even as him don pass 80, e still dey work like young boy to make Nigeria better. E dey chop peace-building work like e dey chop fufu.” Abubakar dey work with plenty international organizations for conflict resolution and governance, and e dey shine light where darkness dey.
As he celebrate this milestone, na so Radda urge im for continued good health, happiness, and many more years to serve humanity. Wetin you go expect from a padi wey don gather plenty wisdom like Abubakar? “E be treasure to our nation!” Na wetin Radda talk, and I no go argue am.
So as General Abdulsalam Abubakar dey mark 83 years of life, many dey yearn for his wisdom to continue guiding dem. Ponder twice before you write am off, this General still get plenty gas for hin tank. Happy Birthday to you, General! May the peace you dey preach come full ground for all of us.