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Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated the former head of state, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, on his 80th birthday.
Okowa, in a statement in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, yesterday, said Nigeria benefited immensely from Abubakar’s leadership, especially the general elections he organized that led to the return of democracy in 1999.
The governor commended Abubakar for his consistency in the pursuit of peace and credibility of the electoral process in the country.
Okowa also lauded Abubakar for his patriotism by always speaking up on national issues.
The governor described the former military ruler as an epitome of nationalism, selflessness and statesmanship, praying that God would raise more persons like him in Nigeria’s political and socio-economic spheres.
“On behalf of my family, the government and the people of Delta State, I felicitate with you on your 80th birth anniversary.
“As a great patriot and elder statesman, you have made significant contributions to the growth and stability of our nation through your selfless service to the country and humanity.
“Your commitment to our peaceful co-existence and laudable initiative, which birthed the Fourth Republic remains a momentous period in the history of our nation,” the statement reads.
