An NGO Helpline Foundation for the Needy has felicitated with the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, on the occasion of her 50th birthday anniversary and selfless service to humanity.

The Founder and President of the Jumai Ahmadu made the commendation in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja.

Ahmadu specifically commended the minister for choosing to celebrate her golden age with orphans in the Gwako community and widows in different parts of the territory.

She said that her decision to identify with the less privileged in the society was in line with the vision and mission of the Helpline Foundation for the Needy, Abuja.

Ahmadu, who described the minister as a ”woman with a golden heart”, added that her contributions towards gender parity and campaign against gender-based violence are quite immeasurable and commendable.

“Congratulations on half a century of making the world around you brighter. Indeed, you make 50 looks amazing.

” May the next 50 years be even better than the first. You are the youngest 50-year-old we ever know.

“You have so much to be proud of at 50 because you look great for any age-and incredible at 50.

” Your decision to celebrate your golden age with orphans and less privileged is a testament of your golden heart and in recognition of Allah’s favor in your life, Congratulations,” she said.

Ahmadu called on other well-meaning Nigerians to use their various positions of authority to uplift the less privileged in the society.