Deputy senate president, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, on Tuesday reiterated the reform-mindedness and consistency in the political engagements of Governor Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai of Kaduna State, advising him also to continue with his campaign for the peace and unity of Nigeria.

Omo-Agege made these disclosures in a felicitation letter he sent to el-Rufai on his 61st birthday.

Omo-Agege further explained that the nation needs forthright leaders that would always stand by the truth if the country must move forward and foster unity among its different ethnic nationalities.

While praying that the Almighty God would grant el-Rufai more years of dedicated service to the Kaduna State and the entire nation, the deputy senate president urged him to continue with his impactful interventions, especially in times like this when these qualities are needed in addressing the many problems besetting the the country.

“Today, I join members of your family, citizens of Kaduna State and other Nigerians in celebrating you on your 61st birthday.

“I enjoin you to keep up the good work you have been doing in Kaduna State, the All Progressives Congress and our national discourse. Voices such as yours are needed to mediate in order to muffle the voices of those beating the drums of war. Personally, I share in your call for peace and justice for all. That is the only way we can attain the dream of an egalitarian United and peaceful Nigeria.

“I pray that Almighty Allah continue to sustain you in your resolute determination to make enduring positive impacts in the lives of your constituents and Nigerians at large.

“May good health, long life and fulfilment be yours in the years ahead,” Omo-Agege concluded.