Buratai Celebrates Emir of Keffi at 60, Hails His Leadership and Commitment to Education
Buratai Celebrates Emir of Keffi at 60, Hails His Leadership and Commitment to Education
By Matthew Eloyi
The Garkuwan Keffi, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (retd.), has congratulated the Emir of Keffi, Alhaji Dr Shehu Chindo Yamusa III, on his 60th birthday, commending his exemplary traditional leadership and contributions to the development of the Keffi Emirate and Nasarawa State.
Buratai, in a congratulatory message, described the milestone as an occasion for thanksgiving to Almighty Allah, noting that the monarch had distinguished himself through dedicated service, wisdom and commitment to the welfare, unity and progress of his people.
The former Chief of Army Staff also acknowledged the Emir’s contributions to educational development in his capacity as Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, describing his role as an example of the important relationship between traditional institutions and the advancement of education.
According to Buratai, the monarch has continued to demonstrate dignity, restraint and a strong sense of responsibility in the discharge of his traditional duties.
He said: “On this auspicious occasion, I associate myself with the Emir’s family, the distinguished traditional institution of the Keffi Emirate, its people and numerous well-wishers in offering profound gratitude to Almighty Allah for His abundant grace, blessings and preservation of His Royal Highness over the years.
“I pray that Almighty Allah will continue to bless him with sound health, wisdom, strength and many more fruitful years of purposeful service to the Keffi Emirate, Nasarawa State and our dear nation, Nigeria.”
Buratai, who holds the traditional title of Garkuwan Keffi, wished the Emir more years of peaceful, fulfilling and impactful reign, while reaffirming his respect, goodwill and solidarity with the monarch and the people of the Keffi Emirate.
