‘You’ve impacted Nigeria’s economic growth’ — Peter Obi hails Atiku at 77

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has congratulated Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, on his 77th birthday anniversary. 

Atiku was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election.

Obi and Atiku contested the recent election under different political parties after they both shared the same ticket in the 2019 election.

In a statement on Saturday, Obi said the former vice-president has contributed immensely to the economic growth of the country.

He said through Atiku’s investment in the educational sector, many youths have been empowered, adding that the former vice-president’s contribution in business has pulled people out of poverty.

“You have undoubtedly positively impacted the nation’s economic growth through your various business establishments which not only create jobs for our people but add to our overall national productivity,” Obi said.

“You have also, through your educational institutions, continued to add to the growth of education and manpower development in our country. In this field you have added tremendous value to all tiers of education through your investment in institutions at all levels.

“You have contributed to pulling people out of poverty through your business establishments which not only create jobs for our people but add to our overall national productivity.

“May God grant you more wisdom to continue to contribute to the progress of our dear nation and to grant you more healthy and fruitful years ahead as you age gracefully. Happy birthday, sir.”