The former Governor of Akwa Ibom, Obong Victor Attah has unveiled the programme for the lunch of his biography during his 87th birthday celebration.
The book titled: “Attah, Architect of a New Democratic Dawn,” is set to chronicle the contributions of former Governor Attah, who governed Akwa Ibom State from 1999-2007.
Briefing journalists in Uyo, Dr. Udeme Nana, who was the media adviser to ex- Governor Attah and also a member of the publicity planning committee, said the book highlights Attah’s involvement in key political reforms, electoral processes, and democratic milestones in the country
He said the book is written by a veteran journalist, Dr. Dele Sobowale, who spent 14 years to put the book together.
According to him, Nigeria’s former President, Goodluck Jonathan would serve as chairman of the occasion, while President Bola Tinubu, who was his contemporary will serve as special guest of honour.
Nana, who is also the founder of Uyo Book Club, said that the Chairman/Publisher of Vanguard Newspapers, Sam Amuka is expected as the book oresenter, Prof. Effiong Johnson will be the book reviewer, while Governor Bassey Eno will be the chief host at the event billed for the NAF Conference Center in Abuja on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
He stated that Obong Attah is well known for his advocacy for true federalism, resource control, and payment of derivation to mineral-bearing communities and arguably the best president Nigeria did not have.
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“Obong Attah is known for his advocacy for true federalism, resource control, and payment of derivation to mineral-bearing communities, saying every oil-producing community is entitled to 13 per cent oil derivation compensation.
“When he talks about resource control, you see the way he advocates for a universal application of payment of derivation funds to mineral-bearing communities, not restricted to oil, because there is no state in this country that does not possess a mineral resource in its environment.
“Obong Attah is arguably the best president Nigeria never had since the return to democracy in 1999. If he had become the president of Nigeria, I am sure Obong Atta would have turned Nigeria around for good,” Nana said.
He further described Obong Attah as a “consummate patriot, cerebral, versatile, energetic, cultured, mentally alert and hard working who possesses world-class capacity and can discuss any issue under the sun”, adding that he is respected across Nigeria and beyond.
On the achievement of the former governor, he stated that his former boss is also credited with several developmental projects in Akwa Ibom State, including the construction of roads, housing units, and the Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort, Uyo.
“You can see his vision in the projects which he envisaged for Akwa Ibom. Some of the projects were executed, but some could not be delivered within the time frame of his administration.
“He is the initiator of Victor Attah International Airport, Le Meridian 5-Star Hotel, Akwa Ibom University of Technology, Ibom Power Plant, Ibaka (later Ibom) Deep Seaport, among others,” he added.
Attah’s book promises to be a key reference for policymakers, and political leaders who are geared towards a better modern Nigeria.
