DELTA State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has told Deltans
that despite all odds, they still have a lot to celebrate as the state clocks
26 years...
“As a people, as a state and as a government, we have every reason to
celebrate because if not for any other reason, from August last year when we
marked our silver jubilee to this year, there is reasonable restoration of
peace, especially in our creeks where there is no longer destruction of
pipelines,” Okowa said. Governor Okowa who spoke during an interdenominational
thanksgiving service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Delta Province 3
Headquarters, Asaba on Sunday stated that, “though the impact of the peace that
has returned to the creeks may not have been felt in our economy, because, the
state did not only suffer from the effect of consistent low price of oil for
more than 38 months; we were not just affected by the price going down and the
quantum produced but, there is hope that it will be better. “We are grateful to
the church for the prayers, we are thankful to the youths for sheathing their
swords, we thank our traditional rulers for their interventions, and to all
those who worked for peace to return to our state, we say, thank you,” he said,
adding, “this is a time for us to think, we should submit ourselves to the fact
that each and every one of us has a role to play and we must be ready to offer
leadership in one way or the other; we must continue to provide leadership in
our homes and communities; each and every one of us is important in building a
new Nigeria.” The governor used the occasion to kick against any action that
could lead to disaffection in the country, asserting, “we must be cautious of
the statement we make because the unity of this country is what all of us must
work to sustain; we must learn to partner with ourselves and engage in actions
that will deepen our love for one another.” “We thank God for the return of Mr
President to the country, death is not a thing that one can wish any one and
the return of President Buhari deserves to be celebrated, Nigerians have come
to realize that it is better for us to remain united as a people,” he
emphasized. In his sermon at the occasion, Rev. Dr. Jonathan Ihwighwu, called
for support for Governor Okowa’s administration and urged parents to
concentrate on instilling the right morals on their children for a better
society to be achieved. Senator James Manager, Speaker of the Delta State House
of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborovweri and his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Friday
Osanebi, Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Marshal Umukoro, former Deputy
Governor Benjamin Elue, traditional rulers, political office holders, among
others, attended the event. Prayers were offered for the country, the state,
the Governor, political leaders, among others at the ceremony which also,
featured special gospel renditions.
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