Rivers State Deputy Governor Dr. (Mrs.) Ipalibo Harry Banigo has joined other people of good will across the world to felicitate with Sir Dr. Peter Odili the former Governor of Rivers State, as he celebrates his 69thBirthday on Tuesday 15th August 2017.
In a statement from the Government House in Port Harcourt Dr. Banigo said Sir Dr Peter Odili is a worthy leader who has contributed immensely to the development of Rivers State and Nigeria.
According to the Deputy Governor, Dr. Odili positively touched lives of all those who had the privilege of meeting him when he was Governor irrespective of one’s clime or creed.
She said former Governor Odili laid a solid foundation for the growth of democracy in the State which gave Rivers State a pride of place in the comity of States of the Federation.
“The Grand Service Star award he received during the Rivers State Golden Jubilee celebration is well deserved because of the all inclusive leadership style he exhibited during his time which vibrated across the length and breadth of Nigeria” she said.
Dr. Banigo who prayed the Almighty God to continue to guide and bless Dr. Odili thanked him for always supporting the State Chief Executive Nyesom Ezenwo Wike which according to her is helping to fast track the full actualization of the New Rivers Vision.
Owupele Benebo
Head of Press Unit,
Deputy Governor’s Office Port Harcourt.
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