Okowa felicitates with Gbajabiamila at 57

Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, who turns 57 on Tuesday.

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

The governor said Gbajabiamila’s tremendous contributions and outstanding accomplishments in his service to the country over the years, has culminated in his emergence as speaker of the House of Representatives in the 9th National 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, Femi Gbajabiamila on the occasion of his 57th birthday anniversary celebration,” 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 said: “As speaker of the 9th Assembly, you have an enormous task of uniting the nation and bringing good governance closer to the people by galvanising the lawmakers to make life more meaningful for all Nigerians,” adding that there is much work to be done by way of legislation in the area of power supply, infrastructure and poverty alleviation.

The governor prayed God to grant Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, long life, good health, more wisdom and power to lead the 9th House of Representatives.