Skip to main content

70TH BIRTHDAY OF BRIG. GEN. DOMINIC ONEYA (RTD): Okowa Urges Elder Statesmen To Always Contribute To Nation Building


Image may contain: 5 people, people smiling, people standing
The Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has said elder statesmen should continue to contribute to nation building through advice, mentorship and involvement in community service.
He made the call yesterday at the 70th birthday thanksgiving Mass of Brig. Gen. Dominic Oneya (rtd) which was celebrated at St. Jude's Catholic Church,  Effurun, Delta State. 
Governor Okowa was accompanied to the service by his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro,  Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly,  Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, among others.
According to the Governor who congratulated Brig. Gen. Oneya for clocking 70 years at the Holy Mass which had Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Adaka as Chief Celebrant, “we appreciate the roles you (Gen. Oneya) and other elders are playing to develop our state and the nation, we hope you will continue to offer your fatherly advice for the growth of our state and the nation. “
“At 70 you are retiring more into community service, people will continue to consult you and you will continue to mentor the younger ones,” Governor Okowa stated, observing that the array of personalities, including Priests from different parts of the country was a clear testimony that “the people loves you.”
Earlier in a sermon, Rev. Fr. Abaka Oghenejode asserted that it was important for Christians to give thanks to God.
He congratulated Brig. Gen. Oneya on his birthday and him and other elder statesman to be active in the building of Delta State and the country.
According to him, “It is a common responsibility for us to build the Delta State of our dream and we need to work together for our common good to build our country, Nigeria,
“Your voice must be heard for the good of our state and our country,” he told the celebrant.
Brig. Gen. Oneya was Military Administrator of Kano State, that of Benue State, Chairman, Nigeria Football Association (NFA), President General of Agbarho (Urhobo) Improvement Union, among others. 
 Image may contain: 7 people, people smiling, people standing and wedding


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

OBOREVWORI: How Not To Glorify A 'One Chance' Governor - By Zik Gbemre

It is appalling how, in desperation to sustain its thieving hegemony over the Delta State Government since 1999, the Delta PDP had the audacity to impose the weakest, most uninformed contender, a local champion, as Governor over a state replete with accomplished men and women of immense capacity. Given this unenviable privilege, one would have expected the fortunate placeholder governor, Sheriff Oborevwori—whose only election campaign manifesto was pledging to improve on the failed leadership of Ifeanyi Okowa, his predecessor—to engage creative minds and individuals of proven integrity to assist him in making a difference. Rather than doing the needful, Oborevwori has worsened matters by electing to engage the same spent leaders, deadwood, and gluttons that have gained prominence in running the state down over successive administrations. The result has been a government of mediocre officeholders competing to run the state for their pockets at the detriment of the populace, under a gove...
Post a Comment
Read more

MOMENT OF HONOUR: Ughelli Agog As Ovie Omo-Agege Arrives Home

It was a day of honour for Obarisi Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, the immediate past Deputy President of the Senate, and Delta State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, as the people of Delta State came together from all ethnic nationalities to collectively celebrate and honour him. The grand reception in the ancient city of Ughelli was historic, marking the recognition of a distinguished Deltan who has brought great honour to the state and its people. Obarisi, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege arrived Osubi Airport flanked by Distinguished Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, Hon. Eric Oharisi and Hon. Evance Iwhurie. The streets of Ughelli came alive with jubilation as the former Deputy Senate President and his entourage drove into town. It was a historic moment, characterized by the beating of drums, vibrant displays of cultural pride, and an overwhelming sense of camaraderie among the people. The air filled with chants of joy, and the atmosphere electric with excitement—all painting a ...
1 comment
Read more

FEDERAL ALLOCATION TO THE TWENTY FIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN DELTA STATE IN 2023

Below Is The Federal Allocation To The Twenty five Local Government Areas in Delta State In 2023: Aniocha North:  ₦2,631,989,064.8 Aniocha South:  ₦2,847,788,192.94 Bomadi:               ₦2,491,779,057.87 Burutu:                 ₦3,367,885,422.51 Ethiope East:      ₦3,178,376,209.24 Ethiope West:     ₦3,226,505,207.54 Ika North East:   ₦3,279,681,589.37 Ika South:            ₦3,117,284,050.15 Isoko North:        ₦2,968,741,529.30 Isoko South:       ₦3,372,633,698.8 Ndokwa East:     ₦2,766,813,948.49 Ndokwa West:   ₦3,108,983,376.16 Okpe:                    ₦2,750,960,811.06 Oshimili North:  ₦2,683,889,807 Oshimili South: ₦2,890,887,684.18 Patani:                 ...
3 comments
Read more