Immediate past Minority Leader of the House Representatives, Rt Hon Ndudi Elumelu, OON, has congratulated the former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 Presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar ,GCON, on his 78th Birthday Anniversary.
Elumelu said the birthday of Atiku is always a special day to behold being a day God in His Infinite Mercy added to his victorious age
Elumelu in a statement on Monday described the former Vice President as a great Politician and an accomplished business Man who have continued to add immensely to the Political and economic involvement of Nigeria.
The statement reads in full.
November 25, 2024
With thanksgiving to God, I heartily congratulate former Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the PDP Presidential Candidate in the 2023 Presidential election, H.E. Atiku Abubakar, GCON (Wazirin Adamawa), as he marks his 78th birthday today.
Atiku Abubakar is a quintessential statesman; a courageous democrat, humble, kind-hearted, God-fearing and people-focused leader, the very voice of the voiceless, who remains relentless and unwavering in dedicating his intellect, resources, skills, global personality and connections towards the wellbeing of Nigerians and the entrenchment of good governance, justice, fairness, equity, accountability and Rule of Law in our nation.
Nigerians celebrate and admire Atiku Abubakar for his excellent performance in the service of our nation, especially as the Chairman of the National Economic Council under the Obasanjo/Atiku-led PDP administration between 1999 and 2007, during which period Nigeria emerged from the decrepitude of a recession to become one of the fastest growing economies in the world and for which the people continue to repose confidence in Atiku Abubakar’s exceptional capacity for leadership.
On this special day, I join millions of Nigerians and world leaders in celebrating this Icon of democracy and good governance and prays to the Almighty Allah to grant Atiku Abubakar many more years in the service of our dear fatherland and humanity.
Congratulations and Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.
Signed:
Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu OON
Former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives
