Chief James Ibori

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Comr. Ovuozourie Macaulay, former Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG) has felicitated with Chief James Onanefe Ibori, former Governor of Delta State describing him as a formost leader who places the interest of his people uppermost in his heart.

In a congratulatory birthday message signed personally by himself made available to the National Reformer, Comr. Macaulay extolled the virtues of the former Governor noting that Ibori should be celebrated given his inspirational leadership and the foundation laid for the current growth and development of the state.

Comr. Macaulay asserted that the former Governor’s leadership style did not only impact positively on the State but the South South geo-political zone and Nigeria in general.

According to Comr. Macaulay, “I must celebrate you for your rousing leadership, not just in Delta State but also in the Niger Delta region and Nigeria.”

Comr. Macaulay, Director General, Warri Uvwie and Environs Special Area Development Agency(WUEDA) said that the former Governor has remained “a rallying point, a source of unity and peace currently enjoyed in our multi-ethnic Delta State.”

He spoke further, “our lofty mileposts testify to your large-heartedness, doggedness and commitment to the wellbeing of the people.”

He wished Chief Ibori many more fruitful returns of the birthday and prayed God Almighty to keep him in good health as well as grant him the strength to continue to serve his nation and humanity.