Gov. Okowa celebrates his deputy, Otuaro, at 53

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta celebrates his deputy, Mr Kingsley Otuaro, on the occasion of his 53th birthday.

Okowa, in congratulatory message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Thursday in Asaba, commended Otuaro for his gallant and astute contributions to the successes being recorded by their administration.

He described Otuaro as a dependable peacemaker, faithful public servant, sagacious politician and loyal partner, especially in the march towards bequeathing a stronger Delta to citizens.

The governor noted that his deputy was instrumental to the prevailing peace in the state, especially in the oil- producing areas.

According to him, the calm environment has engendered an accelerated all-round development of the coastal communities and the entire state.

The governor described Otuaro as a renowned peace advocate, a disposition which, he said, had earned him the 2019 Niger Delta Peace Ambassador Award by Daily Independent Newspapers Limited.

“On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta, I congratulate you, my dear brother and deputy, a sagacious politician and leader, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, on your 53rd birth anniversary on Friday, April 16.

“Your Excellency, I thank you for your astute contributions to the remarkable and modest achievements which our administration has recorded in the last six years.

“As Chairman of Peace Advocacy Committee against Oil Facility Vandalism in the state, you and your team worked very hard to ensure that there is relative peace for oil production.

“As an outstanding patriot and humble administrator, you have given immense support to our administration and I can’t appreciate you enough, my dear friend.

“With your sustained partnership and that of all the people of Delta, better days are indeed here for our people.

“This is so because you have remained a worthy and dependable ally in our quest to make life better for all citizens and inhabitants of our dear state.

“As you deservedly celebrate the 53rd anniversary of your birth, it is my prayer that God continues to bless you with robust health and many more years of service to God and humanity,” the governor said.