Dr IfeanyiChukwuma Odii, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate in Ebonyi, has congratulated Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim on his 62nd birthday anniversary.
Odii, popularly known as “Anyichuks” in a statement issued to reporters on Sunday in Abakaliki, described Anyim as a good leader and one of the leading icons of democracy in Nigeria.
He said that Anyim remained an outstanding patriot, a proud son of Igboland and shining star from Ebonyi.
“Anyim at the turn of democratic rule in Nigeria, was one of the committed patriots who laid the foundation for the democratic governance in Nigeria.
“He was the President of the first Senate of the fourth Republic, and even though a young man in his early 40s, Senator Anyim, through his vibrancy, sagacity and prowess, restored the needed stability in the National Assembly.
“As the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), under former President Goodluck Jonathan, Anyim coordinated one of the most peaceful, impactful and progressive governments in the history of our dear country, Nigeria.
” As you celebrate your 62nd birthday today, we are proud of you and what you have achieved as an individual, politician, lawyer and public officer.
“We thank God for your life and wish you very many healthy and more impactful years ahead,” Odii added. (NAN)