Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his Rivers counterpart, Mr Siminalayi Fubara FCA, on his 49th birth anniversary on January 28.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori said Governor Fubara was a leader worth celebrating for his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of Rivers State.

He lauded the Rivers Governor for his resilience and grandiose contributions to the governance and development of the state, describing him as a “great patriot and man of unassailable integrity”.

He described Governor Fubara as an astute administrator selected by God to serve his people at this time in the political history of Rivers State.

Governor Oborevwori said that it was heart-warming to note that the ex-Accountant General turned-politician had by dint of hard work and discipline, won the hearts and respect of Rivers people and the nation.

He said: “Since your emergence as Governor of Rivers, you have continued to ensure good governance predicated on the need to raise the people’s standard of living, ensure development, peace and security in the state.

“There is no doubt that your administration’s development agenda will continue to impact positively on the development trajectory of the state.

“On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I congratulate an outstanding professional, seasoned accountant and my brother, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, as he celebrates his 49th birth anniversary.

“As you celebrate this year’s anniversary of your birth, it is my prayer and that of the government and people of Delta that God grants you greater wisdom and good health to continue rendering amazing services to Him and to humanity”.