President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated leading businessman and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, on his 66th birthday, wishing him a long, healthy life and a joyful year ahead. 

President Buhari commended him for the numerous efforts he is making for the nation’s progress. 

In the same vein, the president has condoled with the family of late Professor Idris Abdulkadir, saying his wise counsel on key policy matters in education, science and technology will never be forgotten.

Late Abdulkadir was a Professor of Veterinary Surgery and Medicine and former Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC).