FARMER GOV BAGO HAILS DR BABANGIDA ALIYU @ 70.

Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has congratulatesld the former Governor of Niger State, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, as he turns 70 on the 12th of November 2025.

In a birthday message on Tuesday, through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer governor extolled the virtues of Dr Babangida Aliyu, describing him as outspoken, courageous, and a role model to many.

He recounted the significant contributions of the former governor to the growth and development of Niger State in particular and Nigeria as a whole, particularly when he served as a civil servant and rose to Permanent Secretary at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and during his tenure as governor (2007–2015).

The farmer governor said the impact of the administration of the celebrant is still glaring and beneficial to the people.

He commended the former governor for looking beyond political party differences and supporting the present administration for the overall benefit of the state and its people.

The farmer governor appreciated Allah for the life of Dr Babangida Aliyu, noting that attaining 70 is a milestone and a testament to Allah’s favour, grace, and mercy.

He prayed that Allah would continue to guide the celebrant, grant him more years, increase his wisdom, and keep him in good health to continue to be an inspiration to younger generations.

The farmer governor also reaffirmed that the state government would continue to support the former governor for his selfless service to humanity.