Atiku At 76: You Are One Of Nigeria's Greatest Employers — Okowa

Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has lauded the achievements of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar on his 76th birthday, calling him one of Nigeria's greatest employers of labour.

Atiku who was born on November 25 is a year older today and speaking in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Olisa Ifeajika, on Friday in Asaba, Okowa stated that the former vice president has helped reduce poverty in the country through his investments in education, agriculture, media, hospitality, water, and oil and gas.

“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.

“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", Okowa said.