President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the media in celebrating ace journalist and Managing Editor, Northern Operations of The Nation Newspaper, Alhaji Yusuf Ali, on his 60th birthday.

Buhari also extolled  the journalist for his dedication to duty, devotion to nation building and determination to promote democratic values.

In statement made available on Tuesday  by his  Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, the President noted the contributions of the journalist to political developments in the country, as a reporter and editor, regularly updating the public on germane issues with his hallmark of fairness, balance and clarity, which endear many readers to his reports.

Buhari  joined the Nigerian Union of Journalists, and the Nigerian Guild of Editors in rejoicing with the prolific reporter and editor, whose interest in humanity recently saw to his investiture as 11th President of Rotary Club of Abuja in Maitama.

The President prayed that the Almighty God will guide Yusuf Alli  in his service to the nation, and bless his family.