Okowa hails Buhari at 80

Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, governor of Delta and vice presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has wished President Muhammadu Buhari a happy 80th birthday.

In a statement released in Asaba by his chief press secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, Okowa wished the President well on the historic milestone and said that God had been dependable.

The governor took the chance to praise Buhari for finishing the second Niger Bridge, saying it was proof of his “political will.”

The statement read “as you clock 80 today, I heartily rejoice with you and your family on behalf of the Government and people of Delta. 

“Let me on behalf of our people commend you for the completion of the second Niger Bridge, an audacious project that was long overdue. 

“Your administration has provided support to states and local governments through interventions and refunds to mitigate the myriad of economic challenges faced by the two tiers of government. 

“As you celebrate this year’s anniversary, it is my prayer and that of Deltans that God will continue to grant you good health and wisdom to finish strong as your administration winds down. 

“On this auspicious occasion, I join your family, friends and other Nigerians to thank Almighty God for granting you a life of great accomplishments and service to mankind.”