Former President Goodluck Jonathan will chair the public presentation of the biography of former Akwa Ibom State Governor Obong Victor Attah, which will take place next Thursday in Abuja. The event will also mark Attah’s 87th birthday. The announcement was made in Uyo on Friday by Udeme Nana, a member of the planning committee and former media aide to Attah.
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Nana explained that President Bola Tinubu is expected to attend the ceremony as the special guest of honour, while Senate President Godswill Akpabio has also been invited. Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno will serve as the chief host. The biography, titled Attah: Architect of a New Democratic Dawn, will be formally unveiled during the celebration.
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Nana described Attah as one of the most visionary leaders the country had during the start of the Fourth Republic. He stated that Attah had the capacity to bring long-term growth to Nigeria if he had been elected president. He also spoke about Attah’s qualities, noting his knowledge, creativity, and passion for national development.
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Obong Victor Attah served as governor of Akwa Ibom State from 1999 to 2007 after winning a second term in 2003. He trained as an architect and studied at Leeds College of Art, Liverpool University, and Columbia University. He also once led the Nigerian Institute of Architects.
During his years in office, Attah pushed several infrastructure projects, ranging from urban planning in Uyo to the development of public buildings, roads, and schools. In honour of his contribution to the state, the Uyo international airport was named after him.
Preparations for the biography launch are ongoing, with organisers expecting high attendance from political leaders, public officials, and associates who worked with Attah over the years.
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