–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA:
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA has felicitated with the former Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, as he turns 62 years.
Bashorun Askia, who described Chief Ibori as a man of imperishable legacies, recalled that the former governor’s love for the people led to the creation of DESOPADEC, which has been addressing the needs of the oil producing areas of Delta State.
He however asserted that the present Board, Management and Staff of DESOPADEC, have keenly followed Chief Ibori’s leadership footsteps in tackling the challenges in the oil bearing communities of Delta State..
The statement personally signed by Bashorun Askia reads:
“Hurray, Our Leader is 62!!!
“On behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, I join well wishers to celebrate a man of imperishable legacies, who personifies equity and justice, His Excellency, Chief James Onanefe Ibori.
“Your uncanny love for the people led to the creation of DESOPADEC, which has been faithfully addressing the needs of the oil producing areas. And we have been fortunate to follow your leadership footsteps in tackling the challenges.
“May God continue to keep you in good health and provide you protection from all adversaries. Amen.
Happy birthday, Your Excellency.”