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Elder statesman, Senator Patrick Osakwe
Delta Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has felicitated with frontline politician, businessman and elder statesman, Senator Patrick Osakwe, as he turns 71 years today, Sunday, August 11, 2019.
Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, on Saturday in Asaba, extolled Osakwe for his outstanding contributions to the development and political evolution of the state.
Congratulating the distinguished ex-lawmaker, the governor lauded him for his unalloyed commitment to the growth and cohesion of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta and the country, describing him as party man of inestimable value.
Okowa also commended Osakwe for his untiring efforts at bridge-building and efforts towards reconciling aggrieved members of the PDP in Delta, saying he was a political leader with great passion for the development of his Ndokwa people and Delta North in general.
He recalled Osakwe’s contributions as a three-time Senator, who served in the Senate Committees of Gas, Banking, Insurance & Other Financial Institutions, Appropriation, Niger Delta and Senate Services where he influenced the construction of several strategic link roads in Ndokwa land and beyond.
Governor Okwoa said: “As a party leader and stalwart, you have remained a respectable voice, bridge-builder and we appreciate you for your consistency and loyalty to our great party.
“Your commitment to the growth and development of our party and Delta State is exemplary and worthy of commendation.
“On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I heartily rejoice with a great leader and elder statesman, a reputable and reliable political ally, Senator Patrick Enebeli Osakwe, as he celebrates his 71st birth anniversary on Sunday, August 11, 2019.
“I am pleased to join your family, political associates and other well-wishers in thanking God for blessing you with the strength and wisdom to live a fulfilling life of service and commitment to the well-being of our people.
“It is our prayer that God will continue to protect you and grant you good health to render more services to mankind.”
