President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Katsina State Governor, Rt. Hon. Bello Masari, as he clocked 70.

The President, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, commended Governor Masari for his services to Nigeria over the years, especially his days as a federal legislator.

He also commended him for the investments that his administration had made into the Education sector in Katsina State, which had given particularly focus to the girl-child education.

“President Muhammadu Buhari warmly congratulates Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State on his 70th birthday, May 29, 2020, joining the State Executive Council, members of All Progressives Congress (APC) and citizens in celebrating the milestone.

“President Buhari affirms that Governor Masari, who served the country for many years as a legislator and rising to be Speaker of the House of Representatives, 2003-2007, has a remarkable and credible record of simplicity and humility in public service, with a proclivity for bringing harmony and stability into governance.

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“The President commends the governor’s stride of revamping and repositioning the educational sector in Katsina State, with focus on the girl-child and almajiri, boosting infrastructure and health care services by initiating an upgrade and expansion of all General Hospitals, and other centres.

“President Buhari believes Governor Masari’s visionary and accommodating leadership style, wealth of experience and penchant for seeking greater good for his people and the country, greatly reflects on his recognition and achievements, and deserves commendation, especially his loyalty to the governing party and support for elected officials.

“The President felicitates with family members, friends and political associates of the governor on the auspicious occasion, praying that the almighty God will grant him longer life, good health and wisdom to keep serving his people and the country”, the statement said.