Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State has congratulated Chief Joe Omene, former President-General of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) on the occasion of his 80th birth anniversary.
Rt. Hon. Oborevwori in a statement issued on Saturday by Festus Ahon, his Chief Press Secretary, described Chief Omene as an outstanding leader, elder statesman, and respected voice in the Niger Delta whose contributions to the advancement of the Urhobo nation and national development remain remarkable.
The governor commended the Mosogar-born leader for his years of dedicated service to the Urhobo people, noting that his leadership, courage, and commitment to justice have earned him widespread respect across Delta State and beyond.
According to Rt. Hon. Oborevwori, “on behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I congratulate our great leader, Chief Joe Omene, as he clocks 80 years on June 20”.
Rt. Hon. Oborevwori prayed for God’s continued blessings upon the elder statesman, he wished him good health, strength, and many more years of impactful service to humanity and the nation.
The Governor also expressed appreciation for Omene’s enduring contributions to peace, unity, and the socio-economic development of the Urhobo nation and Delta State.
