Gov Okowa Congratulates Prof Ijomah On His 81st Birthday

Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has joined other friends and well-wishers to congratulate Professor Benedict Imeagwu Chukwumah Ijomah as he turns 81 on Saturday, November 25, 2017.

Governor Okowa in a statement issued in Asaba on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu praised the renowned Professor, describing him as an elder statesman, an influential political and intellectual leader whose contributions to the Nigerian nation in several capacities is legendary.

The Statement read thus, “I congratulate one of the founding fathers of our dear state, Prof B.I.C Ijomah as he celebrates his 81^ST birthday.

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“As a government we acknowledge your role and efforts as one of the founding fathers of Delta State as well as your efforts in pioneering the South-South People’s Conference, SSOPEC which no doubt gave vent to a South-South President in 2011.

The Governor assured the erudite Professor that his government will continue to build on the legacies, visionary foresight and solid foundations laid by the founding fathers of the State.

The Governor also prayed that God Grant Professor Ijomah many more years of good health and strength to continue his service to mankind.

Professor Ijomah is a renowned Professor of Political Sociology, author, scholar, academician and institutional administrator who has been actively involved in the political affairs of the people which have named him to be seen as a “man of the people” and a refined politician.