PRESS STATEMENT

NORTHERN GOVERNORS CELEBRATE SGF BOSS MUSTAPHA @ 64

The Northern Governors Forum is facilitating with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Gidahyelda Mustapha, as he marks his 64th birthday.

Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong in a congratulatory message described Boss Mustapha as a quintessential gentleman who has distinguished himself in legal practice, politics and service to humanity.

He noted the various contributions of the SGF to the growth of Nigeria’s democracy at different times particularly through the All Progressives Congress where he played significant role in its formation and victory at the polls.

He said “as Northern Governors, we are proud to be associated with Barrister Boss Mustapha whose passion for justice, peace and transparency has defined his conduct in public and private life where he has left good impression on many who have encountered him. As Secretary to the Government of the Federation, he has provided leadership in managing the engine room of Government thereby providing crucial inpetus to implementation of President Buhari’s change agenda”.

Governor Lalong said his patriotic service through the Federal Executive Council as well as the Chairmanship of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 affirms his deep faith in the progress, development, unity and peace of Nigeria, an attribute which he exhibited early in life and remained consistent up till today.

The Northern Governors prayed that God will grant Boss Mustapha more health, God’s favour and strength for greater service to the nation and humanity.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum
4th September 2020

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Northern Governors Celebrate SGF Boss Mustapha at 64