By Kolawole Ojebisi
The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has congratulated Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state on the occasion of his 61st birthday.
Senator Omo-Agege, in a congratulatory message to mark the governor’s birthday, said, “with cooperation and keen focus on development, political leaders in Delta State have the capacity to improve citizens’ lives and achieve a paradigm shift that would move the state forward.”
The leader of APC caucus in the South-South noted that political leaders in Delta and throughout the federation have a common duty to work together in Nigeria’s best interest.
Omo-Agege who joined the stream of well-wishers and admirers of the governor in wishing him fulfilling years ahead, stressed that the development of Delta state and the Niger-Delta as a whole should take precedence over political affiliations.
The distinguished Senator added that politicians should place the development of the state above other considerations and forge a united front towards enhancing good governance irrespective of divergent political affiliations.
He said, “Today, as Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa celebrates his 61st birthday, I join family, admirers and well-wishers across Delta State, the Niger Delta geo-political zone and various parts of the Federation in wishing him many more fulfilling years ahead.
“I also pray that God will further inspire us all – irrespective of divergent political affiliations – to find cause to continue working together towards enhancing the rapid development of our state and the nation.
“With cooperation and good governance, we are on the way towards sustainable development and wealth creation in the best interest of the entire people of Delta State.”
He prayed that God should grant the governor longevity and wisdom towards making impacts that would stand the test of time.
“May God grant Governor Okowa further inspiration and greater wisdom towards achieving lasting positive impact,” he stated.
