Tinubu hails former APC Vice Chairman, Etta, at 60

Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has congratulated former National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the party, Chief Hilliard Etta, on his 60th birthday.

Tinubu in a statement signed by his spokesman Tunde Rahman, said Etta has paid his dues and contributed immensely to the country and the party.

“I specially congratulate APC former National Vice Chairman (South-South), Chief Hilliard Etta, on attaining 60 today.

“Etta has hit the Diamond age. Like the diamond which is precious, Etta is worth all the accolades that will come his way today.

“He has earned his stripes as a prominent politician and a strong member of our progressive front,” Tinubu said.

According to the former Lagos State governor, Etta has helped build the APC in his home state of Cross River

“Elected Cross River State Chairman of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria in 2012 and National Vice Chairman of APC after the historic merger of progressives across the country in 2014, Hilliard has come a long way and has contributed immensely to the development of our party.

“It was no surprise therefore that he was re-elected National Vice Chairman (South-South) in 2018 and was picked two years later by the APC National Working Committee as Acting National Chairman.

“It is also noteworthy that Hilliard has been helpful and impactful in his Cross River home-state and Nigeria at large.

“I congratulate Hilliard on this landmark birthday. I congratulate him on his accomplishments at 60. I wish him many more years, robust health, renewed strength and increased wisdom as his services are even more needed in our continued struggle for development and a better Nigeria,” the statement added.