President Buhari salutes Al-Hassan Yakmut at 60

President Muhammadu Buhari has saluted quintessential Administrator, Al-Hassan Yakmut on his 60th birthday. 

Yakmut turned 60 on Wednesday, 5th May.

The President’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja.

President Buhari appreciated decades of service to the country by Saleh, in different areas of endeavour, including sports, management and administration, rising to the position of Director-General, National Sports Commission.

He also acknowledged top flight appointments held by Saleh, including; Chef De Mission, 12th All African Games, Deputy Chef De Mission, Olympics Games, and Secretary, Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board.

President Buhari urged ”the younger generation of Nigerians to emulate such devotion to duties.”

While rejoicing with the Yakmut family, professional colleagues, friends and well-wishers of the administrator, the President wished him good health, and greater service to motherland.

NAN/Mercy Chukwudiebere