Tinubu Celebrates Etsu Nupe at 73, Praises Role in Peace and Unity

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, as he marks his 73rd birthday and 22nd anniversary on the throne.
In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the monarch as a patriot who has devoted his influence to promoting unity, peace, and reconciliation across Nigeria.
“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 evident in his responsibilities as Chairman of the Abuja Mosque and Chairman of the Coordinating Committee of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria,” Tinubu said.
Born in 1952, Alhaji Abubakar had a distinguished military career, rising to the rank of Brigadier-General before retiring. He ascended the throne in 2003 as the 13th Etsu Nupe.
President Tinubu prayed for the monarch’s long life, wisdom, and a peaceful and prosperous reign over the Nupe Kingdom.