Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, who turns 57 years tomorrow, Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

Gov. Okowa in a statement today by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu, said that Gbajabiamila’s contribution to the development of Nigeria and the legislature is worthy of commendation.

He eulogised Gbajabiamila’s tremendous contributions and outstanding accomplishments in his service to the country over the years which according to him, has culminated in his emergence as Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 9th Assembly.

“On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta State, I wish to congratulate Mr Speaker of the 9th Assembly, a consistent, loyal party stalwart and a leader of inestimable value, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, on the occasion of his 57th birthday anniversary celebration,” Governor Okowa said.

He described Gbajabiamila as a quintessential politician and lawmaker per excellence who has added value to the lives of his people and Nigerians as a whole.

Okowa’s words: “As Speaker of the 9th Assembly, you have an enormous task of uniting the nation and bring good governance closer to the people by galvanising the lawmakers to make life more meaningful for all Nigerians, adding that there was much work to be done by way of legislation in the area of power supply, infrastructure and poverty alleviation.”

The Governor prayed that “Almighty God will grant Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, long life, good health, more wisdom and power to lead the 9th House of Representatives,” the statement further said.