Utibe Ekoson
Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio has described his being alive to witness his 60th birthday celebration as the benevolence of God over his life, just as he declared that the Nigeria of his dream was already emerging
Akpabio stated this while speaking at the 2022 Christmas Carol Service at St. John Paul College, Shelter Afrique Uyo, a day that also coincided with his 60th birth anniversary.
He also stated that he wanted to bequeath to future generations of Akwa Ibom people and Nigeria a better society where all Nigerians irrespective of where they come from would be proud of.
He charged Nigerians to be committed to the unity of the country and not allow ethnicity and religious differences to divide them.
Events to mark the 60th birthday included medical outreach, visits to orphanages, hospitals and the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Ikot Ekpene, road walk by the youths, Carol night and football tournaments.
