Governor Okowa Congratulates Tompolo at 50, Otuaro at 53
- Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has joined in celebrating Chief Government Ekpemupolo also known as Tompolo
- Okowa sent heartfelt words to the Niger Delta activist who clocked 50 years recently
- The governor also celebrated his deputy, Kingsley Otuaro who turns 53 on Friday, April 16
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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated Niger Delta activist and ex-militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo as he clocks 50 years.
Okowa, in a statement by his spokesman, Olisa Ifeajika, on Monday, April 12, said that Ekpemupolo popularly known as Tompolo, was an illustrious son of Niger Delta, who had contributed immensely to the peace and development of the region.
He said that Ekpemupolo's crave for the development of Niger Delta compelled him to embrace the presidential amnesty offered by the federal government to armed agitators in the region in 2009, thereby ending the near-intractable militancy in the area.
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Part of the statement seen by Legit.ng read:
“Tompolo, as he is fondly called, is an embodiment of peace and has contributed greatly to the peace and development of the oil-rich Niger Delta, and has continued to partner governments in the maintenance of peace in the region. We are grateful to him for his support.
“As he celebrates his golden jubilee, it is my prayer and that of the people of Delta that God will continue to bless him with good health and wisdom to continue in his services to humanity.”
Similarly, Governor Okowa has felicitated with his deputy, Mr. Kingsley Otuaro, as he turns 53 on Friday, April 16.
The governor commended Otuaro for his gallant and astute contributions to the successes being recorded by their administration, describing his deputy as a dependable peacemaker, faithful public servant, sagacious politician, and loyal partner.
He stated that Otuaro was instrumental to the prevailing peace in the state, particularly in the oil-producing areas, saying that the calm environment had engendered accelerated all-round development of the coastal communities and the state.
Part of the statement read:
“As an outstanding patriot and humble administrator, you have given immense support to our administration and I can't appreciate you enough, my dear friend.
“With your sustained partnership and that of all Deltans, better days are indeed here for our people. This is so because you have remained a worthy and dependable ally in our quest to make life better for all citizens and inhabitants of our dear state.”
Recall that Governor Okowa recently congratulated former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, on his 73rd birth anniversary, describing him as an inspirational leader.
The governor rejoiced with the family, friends, and political associates of the former military officer who served the country in various capacities as military governor, minister, and later lawmaker.
In a related development, Governor Okowa Monday, March 23, congratulated the national chairman of the Peoples' Democratic Party, Prince Uche Secondus, on his 66th birth anniversary.
Okowa said Secondus as an astute politician, had elevated the profile of the PDP and added value to its integrity.
Source: Legit.ng
