Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, governor of Delta State and vice presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), congratulated Chief Ovie Omo-Agege, the deputy president of the Senate, on his 59th birthday on Wednesday.
The governor added that Omo-Agege, who represents the Delta Central Senatorial District, remained a lovable and illustrious son of Delta in whom citizens were proud for his political successes, in a statement released by his chief press secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba.
He claims that Omo-Agege, a member of the 9th Senate and one of the presiding officers, has performed admirably in the Red Chamber.
The governor specifically commended the Orogun-born lawmaker and APC Governorship Candidate for his contributions to the strengthening of laws guiding the electoral process in the country, and for all the projects he had attracted to the state.
He commended the lawmaker for his astute representation of his constituents and wished him more fruitful years of contributing to nation-building.
“On behalf of my family, the government and the people of Delta, I congratulate my brother and friend, the Deputy President of the Senate, an illustrious son of Delta and a leader of note, Distinguished Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, on the occasion of his 59th birth anniversary.
“Your Excellency, you have made invaluable contributions to nation-building, especially with your notable contributions to legal reforms in our electoral process.
“You have also shown a strong commitment to the welfare of our citizens, especially the people of your Delta Central Senatorial District where you have used your privileged office to touch lives in many ways, including projects, appointments and employments.
“On this special day of your 59th birth anniversary, it is my prayer that God will grant you many more years in good health to continue to render greater service to God and humanity,” Okowa stated.