The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Delta State has congratulated His Excellency, Senator, Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, on the 7th anniversary of his administration, as the Governor of the State.
In a press release made available to journalists in Asaba, IPAC state Chairman Comrade Emeka Umerah Bidokwu thanked God for the lives of the first families especially the governor himself in handling the state’s affairs in parts seven years.
Bidokwu also the State Chairman of Action Alliance (AA) political party commended Okowa’s leadership prowess in harnessing both human and materials resources in advancing developments across the state.
He pointed out that Governor Okowa who took over from former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan as the fourth elected governor 2015 after creation of the state in 1991, extolled his political integrity, wisdom, hard-work and visionary leadership which he said has entrenched peace and developmental stride across the state and beyond.
“Okowa’s administration has witnessed peace, all round development, although the state might not have scored hundred percent yet, but the present scorecard is enviable” statement added.
He expressed optimism over his deep commitment and unshakable resolve to improving lives and ensuring prosperity for all Deltans especially through his numerous empowerments such as the YAGEP, STEP, PPSP, RYSA, the Micro-credit scheme for small and medium enterprises, and other Job and wealth creation programmes, as well as massive commissioning of life impacting projects, across the three senatorial zones of the state.
He also used the period to celebrate Her Excellency, Dame Edith Okowa for being very supportive to her husband’s administration.
“Special congratulations also goes to all Deltans on the 7th anniversary of Okowa for providing enabling atmosphere for the governor to operate in the years pasts, just as he encouraged all to continued to give the governor their undivided supports through love and prayers”, Bidokwu added.
Together with his Deputy, Dcn. Barrister Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, the most vibrant members of the State House of Assembly led by the Speaker and our Governorship Candidate, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, as well as members of the State Executive Council at various times in the last seven years, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has lifted the bar.
“Indeed all Deltans who, despite the attendant challenges have shown enormous resilience and determination in standing firm with Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and building a united, strong and prosperous Delta State, over the years, we celebrate” Bidokwu added.
While celebrating the governor’s achievements in the past seven years, the state IPAC Chairman as well as Action Alliance (AA) Party Comrade Bidokwu called on Governor Okowa to absorb more youths and opposition parties into the cabinet to finish very strong especially now that he is completing his eight years tenure.
“As you gradually wind down your last term tenure as governor of Delta State, we urged you to remain magnanimous, humble, accommodating and desirous to carry everybody along, including those in the opposition parties to build a peaceful and united State” Bidokwu added.“
As we join Deltans, both at home and diaspora, to celebrate the 7th anniversary of the administration of His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, the Executive Governor of Delta State, it is our prayer that Almighty God grant him continued good health, divine guidance, courageous authority and many more years of worthy contributions to the development of Delta State, statement concluded.”
