The celebrant has lived a very eventful life and has served the Nigerian Nation both as a Customs Officer before retiring fully into Politics where he was first an Elected Governor of Gongola State which later became Adamawa State but did not govern for one day before he was chosen by President Olusegun Obasanjo to be his Vice President though they later fell apart.
Alhaji Atiku has married Yoruba,IBO and of course wives from Northern Nigeria which makes him a friend of all tribes in the country.
He is a verifiable large hearted Nigerian that has touched the lives of many citizens irrespective of class or creed.
He is the Founder of American International University in Yola
