The Igbo Youth Assembly, IYA, Worldwide has felicitated with the nephew and close confidant of President Muhammadu Buhari, Mamman Daura, on his 80th birthday.
A statement signed by Mr. Ifeanyi Nwaudunna, and Mr. Casmir Irekamba, President General and Secretary General of IYA respectively, said that Daura was worth celebrating for the sacrifices he made towards the country’s development especially in manufacturing, Aluminum, textile and journalism, among others.
“We join the Daura Emirate, well-wishers and other Nigerians in celebrating an amiable elder statesman, role model, bridge builder, an exemplary father and a good family man as he turns 80.
“He is a man of great intellect and a stabilising force to the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
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“We appeal to the Octogenarian and elder statesman to support youth participation in governance to ensure some leadership roles and positions are given to them to enable them to contribute their quota to nation building and development.
“As he continues to uphold national unity and honour, we pray God Almighty will continually keep him in good health and grant him many more years to serve God and humanity here on earth,” the IYA said.
The group also congratulated Muslims in the country on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, urging the faithful to imbibe the teachings and virtues of the Prophet Mohammed anchored on peaceful coexistence.
They called on Muslims to work for peace that would engender growth and development of all parts of the country.
