President Muhammadu Buhari has showered encomiums on Mamman Daura, his nephew, describing him as journalist and public administrator who is \u201cneedlessly misunderstood\u201d by critics.<\/p>\n
In a statement Garba Shehu, his spokesman, issued on his behalf, Buhari said Daura is worthy of being celebrated.<\/p>\n
The president said at 81, Daura is a veteran of Nigeria\u2019s political history and active participant in its development\u201d.<\/p>\n
He said Daura has lived a worthy life.<\/p>\n
\u201cDaura\u2019s experience is not unusual because many great men are not appreciated, which stems from the cynical obsession of many of his critics,\u201d the president said.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo be just and fair-minded in the assessment of public figures like Mamman Daura whose contributions to the development of the country overshadow perceived flaws.<\/p>\n
\u201cA veteran of Nigeria\u2019s political history and active participant in its development ,a dedicated public servant, consummate administrator, and one of our worthiest gentlemen who is widely misunderstood by so many.\u201d<\/p>\n
Buhari commended Daura for his vast experience and knowledge in public administration, saying \u201cit\u2019s impossible to sit down with Daura without gaining from his vast experience, knowledge and wisdom.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAs you celebrate the ripe age of 81, may Allah bless you with better health and longer life in the service of Nigeria and mankind. You are a fountain of inspiration and an inexhaustible reservoir of knowledge. We are proud of your invaluable support,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wish you more abundant blessings from God. Happy birthday.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
President Muhammadu Buhari has showered encomiums on Mamman Daura, his nephew, describing him as journalist and public administrator who is \u201cneedlessly misunderstood\u201d by critics. In a statement Garba Shehu, his spokesman, issued on his behalf, Buhari said Daura is worthy of being celebrated. The president said at 81, Daura is a veteran of Nigeria\u2019s political […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":129261,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[110,15,2,4],"tags":[49604,20554],"yoast_head":"\n