Thanksgiving: Aguariavwodo appreciate Sheriff, Otuaro, Guwor, others for celebrating with him

Thanksgiving: Aguariavwodo appreciate Sheriff, Otuaro, Guwor, others for celebrating with him

......As Gov. Oborevwori describes Aguariavwodo as a rare gem, prophet who predicted his governorship in 10yrs ago

Francis Tayor

Warri _____ The Senior Political Adviser (SPA) Delta State, distinguished Senator Sir. Emmanuel Edesiri Aguariavwodo, has extended his heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the Delta State Government, especially His Excellency, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of the State, the immediate past Deputy Governor of the State, His Excellency, Barr. Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, the speaker Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dennis Emomotimi Guwor, his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo, State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief. Kingsley Esiso, Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi and former Minister of lnformation, Prof. Sam Oyovbaire for the honour and joining him to thank God for his recent appointment.

He made the appreciation on Sunday 30th July, 2023 at Okpare-Olomu in Ughelli South LGA, during the reception party immediately after the Thanksgiving Church Service held at the All Saints Cathedral, Ughelli.

Senator Aguariavwodo further appreciated the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon Johnson Erijo; Senior Political Adviser to the Governor, Hon. Funkekeme Solomon; Special Adviser on Transportation, Olorogun Jaro Egbo; Chairman Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, Hon. Solomon Ighrakpata; Managing Director DESOPADEC, Chief Festus Ochonogor; members of the State House of Assembly, Commissioner designates, Local Government Council Chairmen, traditional rulers and other  dignitaries too numerous to mention, praying God to cause people to honour and celebrate with them when the need arises, the statement added.

While eulogizing the personality of senator Aguariavwodo, the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has described Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo as a rare gem and a prophet who prophesied his governorship dream in one decade ago.

Oborevwori noted that the celebrant, Aguariavwodo prophesied to him he could run for Governor when he buried his mother in Osubi.

“Senator Aguariavwodo is someone I knew many years ago, and sometimes there are things you say and it will come to pass.

“When I was burying my mother at Osubi Trade Fair complex some years ago, he came and saw the crowd and he said with this crowd you are qualified to contest for Governor.

“He said it over ten years ago in 2013 and that prophesy has come to pass. So when he decided to support me, it is because God wants to fulfil what he has said.”

Oborevwori described Senator Aguariavwodo as a rare gem, who had the opportunity of serving both in the Green and Red Chambers of the National Assembly.

“Not many politicians have the privilege of serving in the Red Chamber and also in the Green Chamber and decided to come down to his State to serve.

“Senator Aguariavwodo belongs to that rare elite group. I congratulate you on this appointment because you are a very humble and respected man and it is my prayer that God will grant you the wisdom to succeed in your new role.”

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The Governor frowned at the protest by Ewu Community over appointments to the kingdom, noting that appointments were at the discretion of the Governor.

He urged Deltans to join hands with his administration to consolidate the tempo of sustainable development in the State.

He emphasises that some people who are desirous of securing political appointments in his administration may have taken his name to many altars for prayers, adding however, that he was also praying to God for divine direction in giving appointments to people.

“Ughelli South has gotten a Senior Political Adviser, Executive Director DESOPADEC and Commissioner. After giving you a project of over N20bn, you are still coming to protest?

“As Governor, my local government has gotten just one appointment which is the Commissioner-designate because I have promised Deltans I want to be Governor for all,” he stated.

He appreciated Archbishop Cyril Odutemu and the church for their support during the elections and called for continuous prayers for his administration to succeed.

Earlier in his sermon, Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Bendel and Bishop of Ughelli Diocese (Anglican Communion), The Most Rev’d Cyril Odutemu in his sermon titled “Be strong in the Lord,” said Christians were confronted with several spiritual warfares and charged leaders to be strong “as leadership is a constant struggle to get things right in the interest of the people.”

The Cleric said leaders must demonstrate strength and uncommon courage in the face of daunting challenges.

“Whatever you do in offering advice to the Governor, you should be adequately guided by the truth; don’t allow your garment of righteousness to be stained,” the highly celebrated Anglican cleric said, even as he urged the Governor to keep to his promises and to always stick to the truth.

The thanksgiving service was attended by the immediate past Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor; his Deputy, Rt Hon. Arthur Akpowowo; State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Kingsley Esiso; Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi and former Minister of Information, Professor Sam Oyovbaire.

Others were: Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon Johnson Erijo; Senior Political Adviser to the Governor, Hon. Funkekeme Solomon; Special Adviser on Transportation, Olorogun Jaro Egbo; Chairman Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, Hon. Solomon Ighrakpata; Managing Director DESOPADEC, Chief Festus Ochonogor; members of the State House of Assembly, Commissioner designates, Local Government Council Chairmen, traditional rulers and other dignitaries.