By Auwal Ahmad Umar

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd), has congratulated the Emir of Keffi, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr Shehu Chindo Yamusa III, on his 60th birthday, describing the milestone as an occasion to celebrate a life of dedicated leadership and service to humanity.

Buratai, who holds the traditional title of Garkuwan Keffi, conveyed his felicitations in a congratulatory message made available to journalists in Abuja on Friday by Brigadier General Sani  Usman Kuka-Sheka (Rtd).

He described the monarch’s 60 years as a period marked by wisdom, commitment to traditional leadership and unwavering dedication to the unity, welfare and development of the Keffi Emirate.

According to him, the Emir has continued to demonstrate dignity, maturity and a strong sense of responsibility in providing leadership to his people.

Buratai also commended the monarch’s contribution to education and intellectual development through his position as Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, noting that his role underscores the importance of traditional institutions in promoting educational advancement and societal progress.

The former Army Chief expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for preserving the Emir and granting him the opportunity to attain the milestone, while praying for continued good health, wisdom and strength.

He further prayed that the monarch would enjoy many more years of fruitful service to the Keffi Emirate, Nasarawa State and Nigeria.

Buratai also joined the Emir’s family, the traditional institution and the people of Keffi in celebrating the occasion, wishing the monarch a peaceful, fulfilling and impactful reign.

He reaffirmed his respect, goodwill and solidarity with the Emir and the entire Keffi Emirate.