Atiku, an icon of democracy – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has felicitated with former vice president Alhaji Atiku Abubakar on the occasion of his 70 birthday.

Dogara described Atiku has an iconic democrat whose contribution to Nigeria’s democracy remains indelible.

According to a statement signed by Dogara’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs Turaki Hassan, the Speaker showered enconiums on the former Vice President describing him as a democrat, patriot and elderstatesman.

“Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is an icon of democracy and one of those who struggled to enthrone democratic governance in Nigeria.”

“We celebrate him as one of the greatest political leaders in Nigeria and a role model.

“We commend his unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of the Nigerian people through his philanthropic activities especially in helping thousands of the internally displaced persons in the North East recently.”

“Atiku is one person who even at the height of the insurgency when people were running and closing their businesses he was establishing schools and manufacturing industries to provides jobs for our youths.”

“As he clock 70 years we wish him God’s continuous guidance, protection and sound health to continue with his invaluable service to the nation and humanity in years come.

”Once again, happy birthday and many happy returns Turakin Adamawa.