Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, who is also the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Vice-Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has released a tribute to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the PDP’s Presidential candidate in the upcoming election, on his 76th birthday.
Okowa praised Atiku for his remarkable commitment to national unity and progress through his economic and political activities in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Friday in Asaba.
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He stated that Atiku’s wise and consistent admonitions on national issues, as well as his role in the defence and promotion of democracy in Nigeria, were unmistakably nationalistic, outstanding, and impactful.
He stated that the Wazirin Adamawa is unquestionably a detribalised Nigerian and unifier, whose benevolence has positively impacted many lives, transcending tribes, religions, genders, social status, and partisan boundaries.
“On behalf of the government and the people of Delta, I congratulate our great leader and patriot, the Presidential Candidate of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as he celebrates his 76th birth anniversary.
“As one of the greatest employers of labour in our dear country, you have continued to genuinely provide opportunities for people to eke out a living from their innate potential.
“Your massive investments in education, agriculture, media, hospitality, water and oil and gas have continued to add to our nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and help in reducing poverty in the country.
“You have made outstanding contributions to the socio-economic and political growth of Nigeria and we will continue to be inspired by your patriotism and love for this great country.
“As a large-hearted philanthropist and outstanding statesman, you bestrode Nigeria’s political landscape like a colossus by commanding mass followership across the country.
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“As you celebrate your 76th birth anniversary, it is my prayer and that of millions of people of Delta and Nigerians that God will continue to strengthen you in your service to Him and humanity,” he said.
Okowa also prayed to God to strengthen the Atiku-Okowa presidential mission, which he described as aimed at rescuing Nigeria and re-engineering its economy.
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