By Seun Adams
President Muhammadu Buhari, the Senate President Ahmad Lawan and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila have poured encomiums on the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Mr. Boss Mustapha who marked his 65 years anniversary during the weekend.
Buhari, in a statement made available to the media described the SGF, as a dedicated public servant, saying that the nation’s COVID-19 management under him is worthy of praise.
Buhari made the remark on the occasion of Mustapha’s 65th birthday anniversary.
The President further explained that “Since his appointment as SGF, my respect and admiration for Mustapha have grown ever stronger and deeper because of the passion and energy with which he does his job.”
“Mr. Mustapha is a remarkably competent person who enjoys the confidence and support of his colleagues,” and commended him for “playing a big part in the nation’s unparalleled success in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Buhari urged “other public servants to borrow a leaf from Boss Mustapha who does his job with passion and amazing talent for details.”
While also extoling him, the President of the Senate, Mr. Ahmad Lawan, expressed his heart felt joy with Mustapha, as he marks his 65th birthday.
Lawan, described the SGF as a distinguished Nigerian who has enriched public office with personal integrity and dedication to work, adding that his glittering public service record is a testimony to his deep knowledge of the system and understanding of it as a veritable vehicle for development.
In a statement, Mr. Lanre Lasisi, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, quoted as his boss as congratulating Boss Mustapha, for clocking the age of 65.
Gbajabiamila, according to the statement described Boss Mustapha as one of the pillars of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stressing that the SGF has made laudable contributions toward the achievements recorded by the APC-led government.
The Speaker, said the SGF remains a gentle and unassuming man, noting that Nigerians, especially the youth have a lot to learn from the Adamawa born politician even as he said the SGF remains a strong pillar of this administration.
He said Mustapha as a repository of humility, love and care for Nigerians, wishing the SGF more fruitful years in good health.