Did you know that it was Col. Godwin Osagie Abbe that built the Akwa Ibom
Transport Corporation (AKTC) terminus (the best mass transit terminus in the
country at the time), the Ibom Connection and initiated the Ibom Hall and
Government House projects?
Did you know it was Abbe that spearheaded the creation of 10 new local
government areas in Akwa Ibom during his tenure? They are: Uruan, Ekpe Atai,
Essien Udim, Etim Ekpo, Okobo, NsitUbium, Ini,
Mkpat Enin, Onna and Uquo Ibeno.
Did you know Abbe was military governor of Akwa Ibom State (1988-1990) and
that of Rivers State between (1990–1991).
Did you know that as Military Governor of Rivers State, Abbe constructed the
the magnificent Government House Auditorium, the Green Verge Housing Estate, as
well as the Aggrey Road Waterfront Housing Estate? Abbe also initiated the
popular Eagle Island Water Scheme, and numerous other infrastructure
development projects.
Did you know After leaving the army, Godwin Abbe joined the Peoples Democratic
Party in 1999 and became state chairman of the party in Edo State?
Did you know President Yar'Adua appointed Abbe Minister of Interior and
later, Minister of Defense?
Did you know that as minister of the interior, Godwin Abbe was chairman of a
committee that recommended an amnesty programme for gunmen in the Niger Delta?
Abbe is 68 years!
We celebrate you sir as we mark our 30th Anniversary. God bless you #Dakkada #OrangeSeptember
- FINBARR
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