Tinubu lauds Yahaya Bello on 50th birthday

Abdullateef Fowewe

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello on his 50th birthday.

In a statement, Tinubu praised Bello’s landmark achievement as the youngest democratically elected goivernor in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, noting his contributions to promoting youth inclusion in governance.

The statement reads, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends his warm felicitations to Alhaji Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State, on the occasion of his 50th birthday.

“The President commends Yahaya Bello’s historic emergence as the youngest democratically-elected governor in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic and his role in advancing youth participation in governance.

“As he marks this golden milestone, President Tinubu wishes Alhaji Yahaya Bello continued good health, strength, and fulfilment in the years ahead.”