The Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum, (PDP-GF) has felicitated Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa, as he turns 63.
The forum’s message was contained in a statement signed by its Chairman, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, and released by the forum’s Director-General, Hon. C.I.D. Maduabum, in Abuja on Friday, July 7, 2022.
Tambuwal said that the forum was glad to be associated with Okowa’s many achievements in private and public careers.
Among the achievements highlighted in the message was Okowa’s recent selection as the Vice Presidential candidate to Atiku Abubakar, the flagbearer for PDP 2023 presidential election.
“Your selection is roundly earned and we are confident you will bring value and purpose to the ticket.
“This follows your exemplary demonstration of capacity and dedication to service in the other public offices you have held in public administration, since the return of the country to democratic ways in 1999.”
Tambuwal said that the PDP governors were particularly delighted and encouraged by Okowa’s lofty achievements in Delta, as governor.
He commended Okowa’s vocational and technical initiatives in education through his massive road construction, for which citizens of Delta fondly call him “The Road Master”.
PDP-GF also hailed his infrastructure provision in flood control interventions and other urban renewal works, graduate and youths employment and empowerment schemes, healthcare services and equipment deployment, power, sports, security amongst others.
The forum said it appreciated Okowa’s salient contributions to its growth, the PDP and the country in general.
“We pray to God Almighty to continue to bless you with more wisdom, good health of body and mind, as you prepare to assume the office of the Vice President, after the 2023 election.”