Your fatherly role invaluable, Bago extols Etsu Nupe @73, 22nd anniversary
Aideloje Ojo
Minna
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has described Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar as a passionate leader whose fatherly role is invaluable to the Nupe kingdom and the entire state.
The Governor stated this in a birthday congratulatory message extolling the Royal father on his 22nd year on the throne and 73rd birthday issued by his Chief Press Secretary Bologi Ibrahim in Minna
He describes him as a selfless, peaceful, kind, and passionate leader who always stands by his people, adding that, ” the royal father has been a beam of hope, unity, and peace, especially to his subjects”.
He explained that the reign of Etsu Nupe has been marked by wisdom, exemplary leadership, and steadfast dedication to cultural preservation and the socio-economic advancement of the Nupe Kingdom, Niger State, and Nigeria in general.
According to him, “the Etsu Nupe has continued to strengthen the existing relationship between the state government and traditional institutions as well as support the policies of the administration, which has helped to foster harmony and development across the state”.
“Your reign over the years has strengthened the rich cultural heritage and traditional values of the Nupe people”, he explained.
He prays for more years, greater wisdom, and continuous sound health for the revered 13th Etsu Nupe to serve humanity better, adding that, ” May the reign of the monarch continue to be peaceful and successful”.
He said, “On this auspicious day of your life, I join your numerous well-wishers to pray for Allah to grant you more years, sound health, wisdom, and strength to continue with your selfless service to humanity”.
