Oyinlola Awonuga Balogun (The New Diplomat’s Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk)
Governors under the aegis of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have sent congratulatory messages to Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari as she clocks 50 today.
The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) lauded her contributions to governance through insightful and selfless support to the processes of managing challenges of governance in the country.
They gave the commendation in a statement signed by the PGF chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Bagudu.
“The PGF joins His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, his family and Nigerians to celebrate Her Excellency, Aisha Buhari, on her golden age of 50.
“We celebrate this special occasion and pray for more blessings and God’s guidance.
“We wish to acknowledge and commend the First Lady’s motherly care to the nation and in particular, your contributions to our successes through insightful and selfless support to the processes of managing challenges of governance in the country,” the statement said.
Bagudu added that as first lady, Mrs Buhari supported development initiatives and always demonstrated keen interest in ensuring that the change the APC promised Nigerians remained a shining light of its administration.
“We rejoice with you and will always remain grateful for your guidance and support,” said Bagudu, who is also the Governor of Kebbi.
Similarly, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has sent a congratulatory message to the First Lady, via a statement by his chief press secretary, Gboyega Akosile.
Sanwo-Olu described Aisha as a courageous and amiable woman, kind-hearted and a strong pillar of support for President Muhammadu Buhari.
He commended her for touching the lives of millions of Nigerians, especially women and children, since the assumption of office by her husband on May 29, 2015.
“On behalf of the good people of Lagos State and my adorable wife, Ibijoke, I heartily congratulate the First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on the occasion of her 50th birthday celebration.
”Our First Lady attaining the age of 50 years in grace, elegance and good health is worth celebrating.
”Over the years, you have shown your passion for the needy in our country and as a women’s rights activist and child rights advocate, you are a major critic against child marriage.”
Aisha Buhari, a cosmetologist and beauty therapist, was born on 17 February, 1971 in Adamawa as Aisha Halilu.
She married President Muhammadu Buhari on 2 December 1989, and the union is blessed with five children.
