Press Release:
The Northern Governors Forum has congratulated Hajiya (Dr) Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria on her birthday, 17th February 2020.
A statement by the Forum’s Chairman and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong described the First Lady as a passionate mother who has deployed the influence and goodwill of her office to the benefit of the downtrodden and less privileged.
He said, “as mother of the nation, you have done so much to impact the lives of the vulnerable and less-privileged persons in our society through your compassionate programmes. Your Future Assured Programme and Get Involved Campaign have become vehicles of goodwill and hope to Women, Children and other needy persons across the country as you continue to mobilise resources to support their well-being”.
Governor Lalong also noted with delight that through the collaboration of the First Lady with her colleagues around the world, she has advocated for girl-child education, healthcare improvement, tackling gender-based violence and advocating for women rights. .
The Governors Forum according to Lalong appreciates how the First Lady has continued to carry along wives of Governors, as well as encouraging them to pursue worthy causes that will help vulnerable people in their States.
This he said was evident in the fruitful collaboration through the Aisha Buhari Foundation in mobilising resources to take care of street children, the elderly and homeless. .
The Northern Governors Forum prayed God to give Hajiya Aisha Buhari more years of sound health, divine protection, and wisdom as you continue to support Mr. President to serve Nigeria.
Nasarawa Reporters 