President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on his 73rd birthday and 22nd year on the throne.

He lauded the first-class traditional ruler who is 73 on September 12, 2025 for his patriotic service to the country and leadership within the country’s traditional institutions.

Alhaji Abubakar served in the military, holding important operational positions before retiring as Brigadier-General and ascending the throne as the 13th Etsu Nupe in 2003.

President Tinubu said: “Etsu Nupe has contributed immensely to nation-building. He has used his revered position to promote unity, harmony, religious tolerance, peace and reconciliation in the country.

“His humility, courage and leadership experience have been brought to bear on his responsibilities as Chairman, Abuja Mosque and Chairman Coordinating Committee of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria.”

Tinubu prayed for more years for Etsu Nupe and greater wisdom. He also beseeched Almighty Allah to keep his reign over the Nupe Kingdom peaceful and prosperous.