It was a gathering of who is who on Sunday in Asaba as Governor Ifeanyi
Okowa as Governor of Delta State celebrates one year in office with a
thanksgiving and praise to God.
Former
Military Administrator of the state, Navy Captain Walter Feghabor, former
Deputy Governors of the state, Chief Benjamin Elue and Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN),
elected and appointed political office holders; traditional rulers and lovers of democracy were among the guests at the occasion
which took place at the Events Centre, Asaba.
Governor
Okowa at the occasion which he attended accompanied by his wife, Edith; his
Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro and his wife, Ebi thanked God for a successful
one year in office and gave kudos to Deltans for their support.
"One
year down the line, we have reasons to thank God; today is thanksgiving and
praise day; the times are tough, very tough and we know that the situation is
the same nationally, but, we are very troubled in Delta State because our
pipelines are being blown up and kidnapping is high," the Governor
observed, emphasizing, "I believe very strongly that God is with us; at
these trying times, we are doing our best, projects are being executed
everywhere; we will continue to impact on every community and those communities
we have not gotten to should be patient with us."
He
urged Deltans not to relent in their prayers for the state and his
administration, noting, "if it is well with the government of Delta State,
it shall be well with us."
The
Governor admonished Deltans to always be of good behaviour as their actions
will always impact on the state either positively or negatively.
According
to him, "wherever you find yourself, realize that your actions will have
implications to the government and people of Delta State, we thank you for your
support."
Earlier
in a sermon titled "His Glory Is Restored", the Guest Minister, Rev.
Chris Eruemulor admonished nigerians to be patient as thenation would overcome
its present challenges and its glory would be restored. He described Governor
Okowa and his Deputy, Barr. Otuaro as "gifts to Delta State and should
always have the interest of the state at heart."
Shortly
after the interdenominational thanksgiving service, renowned gospel musicians
including Elijah Oyelade, Chioma Jesus, Buchi, Sammy Okposo, Frank Edwards,
Akpororor and Paul Nams led the Praise session to sing praises to God at the
ceremony.
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