The Governor of Delta
State, His Excellency, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has commended the Ijaw nation for their support
during the last governorship election.
He gave the
commendation in Warri, Delta State, at the weekend, when he paid a condolence
visit to the member representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator James
Manager, to commiserate with him on the death of his father, Chief Emiemukumor
Manager.
Governor Okowa,
who described the death of the octogenarian as a great loss to the Ijaw nation
and the entire Delta State, observed that the wise counsel of the late Chief
Manager was instrumental to the success of the Senator, and prayed God to grant
the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
While reminding
the Ijaw nation of his administration's resolve to carry everybody along, he
gave an assurance that the state government would be involved in the burial
rites.
Responding,
Senator James Manager, said his family was grateful to the governor for the
visit, adding that the death of his father at the ripe age of eighty - four
years was a celebration of life.
Senator Manager
affirmed the resolve of the people of Delta South to give maximum support to
the governor Okowa led administration, pointing out that their loyalty would
not be compromised.
The Chairman,
Bomadi local government area, Chief Oluwole Karetimi appreciated the governor
for the solidarity visit, and expressed optimism that the Ijaw nation would
witness the distribution of more dividends of democracy, especially, in the
appointment of more people from the area in government.
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