Adamu @80: Founder Of Innovative Biotech Commends Ex-Governor’s Support For Innovations
Innovative Biotech Nigeria, one of Africa’s emerging biotechnology companies, Thursday, commended former Governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, for his visionary leadership which enabled the establishment and growth of the company, located at Keffi.
The founder of the company, Dr Simon Agwale, stated this while speaking on the 80th birthday of Senator Adamu. Agwale told THE WHISTLER that Innovative Biotech Nigeria remains grateful for the support the former governor extended to the biotechnology company during his tenure as Governor of Nasarawa State.
“Senator Adamu’s early belief in our vision and his commitment to supporting indigenous scientific and technological innovations contributed significantly to the establishment and growth of Innovative Biotech Nigeria, which today stands as one of Africa’s emerging biotechnology companies. We remain indebted to him for his foresight and support.”
While praying God to grant Senator Adamu “many more years of good health, strength, peace, and fulfilment”, Agwale also sought divine grace for the former governor “to live to witness the realization of a vision that is of great importance to our nation—the establishment of a world-class, end-to-end vaccine manufacturing infrastructure in Nigeria”.
He described Senator Adamu as “the most liberal, inclusive, and distinguished leaders of our time—a statesman whose leadership has consistently transcended the boundaries of tribe, religion, and region”.
He said Senator’s Adamu’s commitment to unity, equity, and national development earned him an enduring place of honour in the hearts of many and in the history of Nigeria.
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Our correspondent reports that Innovative Biotech Nigeria is currently building an end-to-end vaccine manufacturing infrastructure in Abuja, with the support of Afreximbank.
Senator Adamu governed Nasarawa State from 1999 to 2007. He earlier served as a federal minister of works. He later became a three-term senator representing Nasarawa West. Adamu also held the position of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress from 2022 to 2023.