Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago celebrates former Military Administrators in Niger State, Colonels Lawan Gwadabe and Habibu Shuaibu on their 75th and 70th Birthdays respectively.
Col. Gwadabe serves the State from 1987 to 1992 while Col. Shuaibu was piloted the affairs of the state between 1998 and 1999.
In a heartfelt birthday message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer Governor extends warm birthday wishes to the former leaders, recognising their significant contributions to the growth and development of Niger State during their respective regimes.
He celebrates not only their birthdays but also the enduring legacies of the leadership and services to humanity they provided to Niger state.
Governor Umaru Bago specifically recounts the invaluable contributions of Col. Gwadabe to peaceful boundary adjustments, rural development and nomadic education which stimulated stability, growth, and development of the State.
He equally recalls how Col. Shuaibu ensured a peaceful and smooth transition of power from the Military regime to Democracy in 1999 in Niger State.
The Governor maintains that the efforts of the celebrants have positively and tremendously impacted on the State and its citizenry.
He observes the importance of unity and collaboration among all leaders, advocating that leaders should always honour contributions of their predecessors and equally look forward to working together for the growth and development of the state.
While congratulating and appreciating God for making the celebrants attain remarkable ages in life, the farmer Governor prays for more blessed years, wisdom and sound health.
