The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Vice-Presidential candidate and Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, on Saturday congratulated the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on the Public Service Excellence award conferred on him by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Okowa, in a congratulatory message contained in a signed statement by his Chief press secretary, Olisa Ifeajika, praised Wike for his tremendous contributions and sterling infrastructural development in Rivers State.
CEOAFRICA had reported that Wike was conferred a distinguished award in Infrastructure Delivery, in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in the development of Rivers State.
The Governor said Wike had “performed superlatively for the State and for the country and deserved to be honored with the prestigious award.’’
He said; “On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta, I congratulate a man of courage and great sagacity, an astute politician and a development expert, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, on his well-deserved honour.’’
“Since your emergence as governor of Rivers, you have left no stone unturned in your quest to bring unprecedented infrastructural and human capacity development to your state.’’
“As a politician, you have been a great voice in national and contemporary issues facing our great party and country.’’
“Rivers people can attest to your doggedness, commitment, and steadfastness in state’s craftsmanship, which indeed earned you the sobriquet `Mr. Projects’.
“On this auspicious occasion of your recognition by Mr. President, I join your family, friends, and well-wishers to thank Almighty God for your life which has been marked by enduring accomplishments.’’