Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has felicitated with his predecessor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on the occasion of his 49th birthday anniversary.
Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah in a statement issued on Tuesday felicitated with Bello describing him as a quintessential leader of men and women and a pathfinder who lifted children of the less privileged to prominence.
According to him, he led the state to a prosperous pedestal in the eight years of his administration in the state.
He commended the former Governor for his exemplary leadership and extraordinary vision that led to the transformation of the state to an enviable height on which the current administration is consolidating to sustain the legacies of his worthy leadership
“On the occasion of the 49th birthday of my leader and mentor, I am filled with gratitude for the courage you exemplified, the sacrifices you made for us to be where we are today and the legacies you bequeathed on our state and our people.
“I wish you many more years in good health and prosperity as you will be surrounded by your children and the children of many people whose lives you have transformed as you celebrate the anniversary of your birthday”, Governor Ododo said.
The Kogi State Governor prayed for God’s protection of the life of the former Governor, wishing him a fulfilled life out of office.