WorldStage– President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on his 63rd birthday.
The President in a statement said, “Distinguished Senator Akpabio is a patriot and a dedicated servant of the people who has been unwavering in his commitment to building a better nation.
“I join family, friends, associates, and members of the National Assembly to celebrate him and his decades of exceptional leadership.
“As the uncommon governor of Akwa Ibom State, as his people fondly called him, he led a remarkable transformation of the state. He made Akwa Ibom a top competitor in the national economy, providing infrastructure and building one of the most iconic stadia in the country, which remains one of our best today.
“From the government house of Akwa Ibom, he was elected into the Senate. As a Minister of the Niger-Delta, Senator Akpabio made the development of the region a priority.
“As President of the Senate, he continues to foster executive-legislative harmony, promoting initiatives that deepen national development, peace, and security.
“As co-labourers in the service of our nation, I have always admired his strength of character and ability to remain undaunted even in the face of challenges. I salute his unwavering belief in Nigeria and commitment to its progress.
“I celebrate this special day with Senator Akpabio and pray to God to grant him many years of good health, strength, and continuous leadership impact.”
SANWO-OLU
The Governor of Lagos State and Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on his 63rd birthday celebration.
The Governor described the Senate President as an amazing personality whose life has remained a shining example of service, strength and uncommon leadership in public office.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, said Senator Akpabio’s leadership continues to exemplify vision, passion, courage and unwavering dedication to national growth and development.
The Governor also praised Senator Akpabio’s uncommon transformation and remarkable contribution to the development of his home State, Akwa Ibom, and Nigeria at large as a Commissioner, Governor, federal lawmaker and now Senate President.
He said: “On behalf of my wife, family, the government and the people of Lagos State, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday.
“Senator Akpabio, as an amazing personality and transformational leader, has committed himself to serving his state, Akwa Ibom, and beloved country, Nigeria, passionately. He has shown remarkable dedication to the advancement of nation building.
“He has recorded significant strides in his public service to impact his generation positively. As the leader of the legislative arm of government, he has contributed immensely to the robust relationship between the executive and legislature, as well as the success of the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration in Nigeria.
“The Senate President has also contributed positively to his constituency, the Senate and Nigeria in general, through qualitative representation, laudable intervention and legislative business.
“On this momentous day, I join Senator Godswill Akpabio’s family, friends, and associates in conveying best wishes for a joyous 63rd birthday celebration. I pray that the Almighty God will bless him with good health as he continues his dedicated service to our beloved nation.”
