Afrigather The Peoples Democratic Get together (PDP) has celebrated former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on his 77th birthday, describing his love for Nigeria as unwavering.
The PDP stated this in an announcement by its nationwide publicity secretary, Debo Ologunagba, in Abuja on Saturday.
Mr Ologunagba described Mr Abubakar as a nationwide icon of democracy, a quintessence of humility, and a kind-hearted, humane and people-focused chief.
“Abubakar is a forthright administrator and brave statesman, who stays unwavering in his love and dedication in direction of Nigerians and the unity, stability and improvement of our expensive nation,” he stated.
He stated that the PDP remained pleased with Mr Abubakar’s document of efficiency within the service of the nation, particularly in bringing his capability and competence to bear because the chairman of the nationwide financial council underneath the Obasanjo/Atiku-led PDP administration between 1999 and 2007.
He stated that throughout the interval, Mr Abubakar achieved unprecedented nationwide productiveness in all sectors and grew the economic system to change into one of many fastest-growing economies on the earth.
“His function within the Nationwide Financial Council is all the time recognised and celebrated for serving to the administration obtain huge infrastructural improvement, huge employment and enterprise alternatives, amongst different initiatives that made the PDP years in authorities the Nigerian golden years.
“Nigerians throughout all persuasions recognise Abubakar because the embodiment of our nationwide unity and hope for financial restoration, “ he stated.
Mr Ologunagba stated that Nigerians demonstrated this of their overwhelming assist and large vote for Mr Abubakar within the 2019 and 2023 presidential elections.
He described Mr Abubakar as a lesson in management, including that despite his towering character, he remained humble, pleasant and accessible to all, particularly youths.
“He continues to reveal that the essence of management is in attending to the great, happiness and wellbeing of others as a substitute of oneself,” Mr Ologunagba stated.
He added that the nation would have been on the trail of financial prosperity, huge infrastructure improvement and employment alternatives if Mr Abubakar had been elected because the president.
He thanked God for sparing Mr Abubakar and prayed to Him to grant the previous president extra knowledge, sound well being and vigour within the service of the nation and humanity.
(NAN)
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