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Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Arc. Obong Victor Attah, has been described as a visionary leader and democrat who has made remarkable contributions to national unity and consolidation of democracy in Nigeria.

This was stated yesterday in Abuja by Mr. Labaran Maku, former Minister of Information and National Orientation as plans have been concluded for the unveiling of Attah`s biography to mark his 87th birthday on Thursday, 20th November, 2025.

The book titled, “Attah: Architect of a New Democratic Dawn”, is authored by Dr. Dele Shobowale, a columnist with the Vanguard newspapers, Lagos.

Maku is the Chairman of the Publicity Sub-committee for the event which has been scheduled to take place at the Nigerian Air Force Club, Jahi District, Abuja.

Speaking at a meeting of the Central Planning Committee, presided over by former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Power during President Jonathan administration, Ambassador Godknows Igali, Maku noted that Attah was a meticulous and focused leader who laid the foundation of Akwa Ibom`s greatness.

He paid glowing tributes to Attah, describing him as the father of resource control whose dogged efforts yielded the 13 percent derivation which oil-bearing States and communities enjoy today under the country`s constitution.

“Governor Victor Attah is a man of conviction who remains unwavering in the pursuit of justice and equity.

At the 1994 National Constitutional Conference, he led the struggle for resource control and his efforts led to the provision of 13 percent derivation for oil-producing States and communities in Nigeria.

“As the Chairman of Nigerian Governors` Forum at the inception of the Fourth Republic, he made major contributions towards the stabilization of the polity and consolidation of our nascent democracy”, Maku concluded.

He expressed optimism that many prominent political and business leaders would be in attendance at the event to honour Governor Attah.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Ambassador Igali described Attah as a compassionate and charismatic leader whose life has been a source of inspiration to the people of Niger Delta.

He stated that Attah was a towering political figure who laid the foundation of modern Akwa Ibom State.

Igali disclosed that former President Goodluck Jonathan would be the Chairman of the event while President Tinubu, who was a member of the Class of 1999 Governors like Attah, is expected as the Special Guest of Honour.

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