El-Rufai has 83 certificates from Havard - Kaduna governor's lawyer reveals- Governor El-Rufai has 83 certificates from Havard University, his lawyer has revealed - AbdulHakeem Mustapha (SAN) who said he was shocked when he saw the certificates made the disclosure during the 60th birthday celebration on Sunday, February 16 - According to Mustapha, El-Rufai told him that is what he spends his money on while his peers spend theirs on buying exotic cars Governor Nasir El-Rufai was showered with praises and encomiums by dignitaries on the occasion of his 60th birthday celebration on Sunday, February 16. One of the tributes that, however, stood out and got the attention of many was by the Kaduna governor's lawyer, AbdulHakeem Mustapha (SAN). The senior lawyer said his client, El-Rufai, has 83 certificates from one of the most prestigious universities in the world, Havard. According to a report filed by The Nation, Mustapha said he was shocked the day the Kaduna state governor's pile of certificates. Read also Shehu Sani reacts to report claiming Amaechi escaped kidnappers attack His words: “There was a time El-Rufai was dragged to court for not having a certificate. And as we're about to get to the court that day, he dropped me in his car and handed me a bulky envelope. “When I opened the envelope, I discovered he has 83 certificates from Havard. And when I asked him how come? He said, A.U, when my peers were busy buying exotic cars, houses and other luxurious things, this is what I was doing with my money.” PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read the best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, said Nigeria needs leaders like Governor Nasir El-Rufai who has the drive pull things together to achieve a result. Oba Ogunwusi made the statement on Monday, February 17, at an event marking the 60th birthday of the Kaduna state governor. Read also Bayelsa: Father Mbaka denies alleged governorship prophecy The monarch said El-Rufai had the courage to take tough decisions to achieve great results. Similarly, Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria's former president, said on Sunday, February 16, that Governor El-Rufai was a success with the role he played in the national privatisation programme between 1999 and 2003. Obasanjo described El-Rufai as part of the reasons the privatisation programme became a success while the latter took seat as the first director-general of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (PBE). A statement from the former president and made available to Legit.ng said the former president said this in a congratulatory message to the governor, who marked his 60th birthday on Sunday. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng: Same great journalism, upgraded for better service! Emir Sanusi blasts Nigerian leadership | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Governor El-Rufai has 83 certificates from Havard University, his lawyer has revealed - AbdulHakeem Mustapha (SAN) who said he was shocked when he saw the certificates made the disclosure during the 60th birthday celebration on Sunday, February 16 - According to Mustapha, El-Rufai told him that is what he spends his money on while his peers spend theirs on buying exotic cars PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng