On behalf of my family and I, I heartily felicitate with my mentor, benefactor, leader, and a boss like no other, Rt Hon (Elder) Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori (JP) FICMC, FNIM, Honourable Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly and Delta Governor-elect, on his 6th Anniversary as the Honourable Speaker of the State House of Assembly.
Sir, modestly, I assert that, the undiluted grace of God is upon you. You break records and set the pace. The Almighty God alone granted you advantages in your political trajectory.
Less than 2 years as a “First Timer” you emerged as the Speaker of the most vibrant House of Assembly in Nigeria, this is uncommon. In quick successions, you emerged as the Treasurer and later the Deputy Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, an office you occupy till date. Again, you broke record as the first Delta State Speaker to be elected into that exalted Executive Position in the Conference of Speakers.
As a presiding officer, you brought your excessive street credibility and wisdom to bear in your leadership in the House, with innovations in all aspects of the Assembly. The fact that there was never any attempt to suspend or impeach you is a clear attestation to your leadership acumen in the Assembly where every member is a potential Speaker.
Sir, your leadership dexterity was also brought to the fore and foisted the needed peace, harmony and a healthy synergy between the Legislature and other arms of Government.
Another great feat was recorded in your favour and another tall feather added to your already over saturated awesome cap, when you emerged as the First Speaker in the history of Delta to transit from one Assembly to another Assembly as Speaker. In the history of the Legislature in Nigeria this record is scanty.
The strings of your record breaking histories and pace setting is unrivaled. These success stories, adhered you to our amiable Governor, His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, in his choice of successor, and endeared you to Deltans and earned you their overwhelming support and well deserved victory in the recent governorship election.
Today, you are not just the first Speaker in Delta State House of Assembly who presided as Speaker for 6 years, from May 11th 2017 to May, 2023, you are equally the First Speaker elected as Governor of our dear state. Indeed, the hand of God is visibly at work in your life. Our gracious God, usually has mercy on those he chooses.
I have no iota of doubt, in my mind, that every line in your MORE Agenda, which is your social contract with Deltans, will be implemented judicially to the admiration of all, but will certainly Advance the State. Deltans Expect M.O.R.E!
The Ukodo of Okpe, as you mark the 6th year in office as the longest serving Speaker in the history of the State Assembly, and waiting to be sworn-in as Governor of Delta State, with all these fantastic memorable occasions in my month of birth, I wish you and the entire family the best in all your endeavours and pray that the Almighty God grant you good health and the wisdom of Solomon as you continue to serve our great state.
Congratulations, Boss Like No Other!
Freeborn A . Eghagha
S.A to the Speaker DTHA and Governor-Elect Delta State.