IPAC hails SGF on 64th birthday

The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has hailed the former Senate President and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, on the occasion of his 64th birthday.

Born on 19th February 1961, Anyim is a paragon of patriotism and integrity. A quintessential statesman and astute administrator, he devoted his life to the service of the nation.

The National Chairman IPAC,Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, in a press statement issued on Tuesday said IPAC is proud to identify with Senator Anyim, who he described as a detribalised Nigerian and lawyer with enormous intellectual capacity and political sagacity.

He said the former Senate President has delivered several keynote addresses at its conferences including the recent 100 Years Of Political Parties Evolution In Nigeria, that have contributed in consolidating and deepening democracy in the country.

He said the council recalls the achievements of the 4th Senate, a greater part of when Dr Anyim Pius Anyim presided over, which passed 65 bills and 72 resolutions including the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Establishment Act, Onshore/Offshore Dichotomy Act, Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Matters Commission (ICPC) Establishment Act, Police Service Commission Establishment Act, National Examination Council (NECO) Establishment Act, Small and Medium Scale Industries Development Agency Establishment Act, National Roads Maintenance Agency Establishment Act and Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) Establishment Act.

He said the establishment of these agencies of government under his watch was a testament of his visionary, resourceful and progressive leadership.

“Council celebrates Anyim for his contribution in fostering sustainable democracy and development in Nigeria, and urges citizens to rededicate themselves in building a strong, united, stable, prosperous and egalitarian democratic nation.

“Together, we will usher in a better and greater Nigeria future generations will be proud of,” he said.