Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has falicitated with former Governor Ibrahim Idris, on the occasion of his seventy-two years birthday celebration.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, on Tuesday in Lokoja, he eulogised the former governor for his generous heart, political astuteness and uncommon intellect.

Governor Bello congratulated Ibrahim Idris for his impact in both socioeconomic and political developments of Kogi state, and his unprecedented achievements in the business world.

According to the statement behalf of the Government and the good people of Kogi State, ”I wish to congratulate Your Excellency as you add another glorious year to your fruitful age today, we celebrate you.

On this unique day, we want to appreciate you for your immense and remarkable contributions to the growth and development of our dear State.

He prayed Allah to continue to uplift him even as he continue to give his elderly counsel to this generation based on your wealth of political knowledge and experience.

He also prayed that the Almighty Allah, who had kept the former governor these years till today, would continue to use him to accomplish greater things in the years ahead in sound health and peace of mind.