President Buhari Celebrates Brother, Mamman Daura on his Birthday, says he is Misunderstood.
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has released a statement via his assistant to clear out some misunderstandings that Nigerians have about his brother, Mamman Daura.
According to the statement that marked his brother’s 81st birthday, Daura is a man of experience and wisdom but Nigerians do not understand him.
“a dedicated public servant, consummate administrator, and one of our worthiest gentlemen who is widely misunderstood by so many.”
The statement was delivered by Garba Shehu, assistant to the President.
“Mamman Daura is a thoroughbred public administrator with an all-rounded knowledge and experience in life and government. it’s impossible to sit down with Daura without gaining from his vast experience, knowledge, and wisdom.”
“among Daura’s unappreciated virtues are his humility, compassion and zeal to provide mentoring to many who are privileged to be with him or close to him.”
“a veteran of Nigeria’s political history and active participant in its development, the revered journalist and public administrator is needlessly misunderstood.”
“Daura’s experience is not unusual because many great men are not appreciated, which stems from the cynical obsession of many of his critics.”
“People need to 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.” It said.
He went ahead to wish him a happy birthday.
“As 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.
“I wish you more abundant blessings from God. Happy birthday,
