Former governors under the auspices of the Former Governors Forum, have said that the vision and tenacity of Obong Victor Attah has been a reference point for generations of Akwa Ibom citizens.
The Forum, which stated this in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday to mark Obong Attah’s 85th birthday, eulogised the former of Akwa Ibom State for his effort towards the development of the state.
The statement signed by the Forum’s chairman, Dr Babangida Aliyu, and deputy chairman, Senator Gbenga Daniel, further commended the octogenarian for the laudable projects he initiated during his time.
“Former Governors Forum warmly congratulate a consummate politician, an indefatigable and outstanding Nigerian, Obong Victor Attah on his 85th birthday.
“Born to the renowned Udo-Adiaha Attah family in Akwa Ibom, Obong Victor Attah diligently pursued his goals, becoming one of the most experienced and successful architects in Nigeria, with background experience spanning different continents of the world. A professional in politics, Obong Victor Attah worked hard and meritoriously as the Governor of Akwa Ibom State 1999-2007.
“Imaginative and bold; his vision and tenacity in engineering and executing laudable programs has been a reference point for a generation of Akwa Ibom citizens. Not many Nigerian of his generation, has had visible and undeniable impact on their community like Obong Victor Attah.
“Avuncular and cerebral; at the same time humble in dispositions, his mentorship in political leadership, intellectual property and architecture covers a large number of Nigerians.
“We join the good people of Akwa Ibom State and other Nigerians in wishing a worthy statesman and a nationalist a happy birthday,” the forum said.
Obong Victor Attah, who was the second civilian governor of Akwa Ibom State and served between 1999 – 2007, is fondly called the “Father of Modern Akwa Ibom” for his pioneering efforts in the development of the state.
