Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has described Malam Nasir El-Rufai, his father as an impeccable administrator.

In a tribute, the lawmaker expressed his admiration for his father on the occasion of his 66th birthday.

The Chairman, House Committee on Banking Regulations described his father as "a bold reformer, emphasizing the honor of being called his son.

"Happy 66th Birthday to our dear father, His Excellency, Mallam Nasir

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@elrufai. I have said this before and I will say it again. I also love to proudly say it. One of the greatest honours of my life is being called your son. You are an impeccable administrator, a courageous leader, a bold reformer and a fantastic father.

"No son could have asked for a better father. As you turn 66, I pray that Allah SWT continues to guide, protect and bless you. Our love and loyalty to you is permanent and pensionable. And here's a timely reminder you always told us, Quranic verse, (Surah Al-Anfal 8: 30). 'They plan, and Allah plans. And Allah is the best of planners.'

"On behalf of the excellent people of Kaduna North that I proudly represent based on the good traits you taught me. We celebrate the father of Modern Kaduna and the original restorer of the Abuja Master Plan, as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. I hope you are appreciating all the natural love from people that you have never even met. You truly deserve it after years of excellent service to our nation."

The former governor is currently in custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, having earlier honoured their invitation.

The Department of State Services has also filed charges against El-Rufai, who accused National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, of ordering his arrest.

El-Rufai had said he got to know about this after someone, he failed to name, tapped the telephone of Ribadu.