The Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo as a rare gem who had the opportunity of serving both in the Green and Red Chambers of the National Assembly.
He said not every politician has the privilege of serving in the Red Chamber and also in the Green Chamber and has decided to come down to serve in the State.
Oborevwori stated this during the thanksgiving service in honor of Senator Aguariavwodo, his Senior Political Adviser at the All Saint Cathedral, Ughelli Diocese of the Anglican Communion on Sunday.
Oborevwori stated this during the thanksgiving service in honor of Senator Aguariavwodo, his Senior Political Adviser at the All Saint Cathedral, Ughelli Diocese of the Anglican Communion on Sunday.
The Governor who go down memory lane to explained how Aguariavwodo predicted his governorship 10 years ago when he was burying his mother in Osubi.
He said “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.”
The Governor added that Senator Aguariavwodo is a very humble and respected man who belongs to the rare elite group and prayed that God grant him the wisdom to succeed in his new role.
The Governor also expressed dissatisfaction following the protest by Ewu Community over appointment, as he said “Ughelli South has gotten 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 thanked Archbishop Cyril Odutemu and the church for their support during the elections and called for endless 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 warfare 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 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.
The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon Johnson Erijo; Senior Policy 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 among other dignitaries, were at the thanksgiving on Sunday.
