Commissioner representing Akwa Ibom State in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Apostle Abasiandikan Nkono, has joined the chorus of well-wishers congratulating Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio Lawan, on his 62nd birthday.
Nkono, in a goodwill message made available to Diaspora Digital Media, hailed Akpabio as “a man of honour, a leader of leaders, and an ally of the masses.”
The statement reads in part:
“Today, I lay a red carpet for my benefactor, an epitome of impactful leadership, a man of excellence and uncommonness.
“I doff my hat to a candle that is addicted to lighting other candles, a Pan-African by all metrics, a man of courage, and a man permamently on the wings of grace.
“I salute and pay homage to a legend who has reconfigured leadership to become a platform for unity, charity, progress, and development.
“Your Excellency, your masterclass in impactful leadership; your constant rise above vicissitudes of life, and your exploits in life’s other exigencies, will continue to be felt through generations.
“Today, no one doubts your greatness; the massive weight of your greatness and legacies, which you are bequeathing to Nigeria, Africa, and the entire world, are quite visible.
“Indeed, your journey has been eventful and colourful, decorated by courage, excellent service delivery and grace. I feel privileged to be a witness and beneficiary of this sojourn.
“Together as a family, Your Excellency, we honour you on this special and memorable day, and we appreciate you for volunteering to be humanity’s ladder.
“For you, we pray for many more years in good health, decorated by grace and success.
Have a very splendid birthday anniversary, Your Excellency.”
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