Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Sunday, felicitated his Enugu State counterpart, Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on the occasion of his 58th birthday.
Makinde, in a statement in Ibadan, by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, described Ugwuanyi as a bridge-builder and a detribalised patriot with strong belief in the Nigeria project.
He prayed to God to grant Ugwuanyi more years to serve his people and humanity at large.
Makinde said the Enugu state governor, like his other colleagues in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had shown that there is still hope for Nigeria.
“And it is important to celebrate him and pray for long life and more grace for him.
“Gburugburu as he is called, is one politician I always commend for his love for his state and his passion for a better Nigeria.
“He embodies the concept of a detribalised Nigerian who has displayed pragmatic leadership with selflessness and dedication.
“Brother, not only are you a shining light among the PDP Governors, who by their sterling performances in office have shown that Nigeria can be better, you are an active player in the effort to rescue the country and bring about the Nigeria of our collective dreams.
“As you add another year, it is my prayer that God continues to sustain you and enable you to do more for humanity,” Makinde stated.
Also, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated his Enugu State counterpart, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on his 58th birth anniversary.
Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, said Ugwuanyi had continued to demonstrate his avowed commitment to the development of Enugu State, with his audacious infrastructural uplifting of the state.
He described the governor as an accomplished politician and indefatigable administrator, and extolled him for his patriotic and unrelenting service to the state and the nation.
Okowa particularly hailed Ugwuanyi for his massive development drive in rural and urban areas of the state, and prayed to God to continue to grant him good health and wisdom to sustain his good works for his people.
He said that it was heart-warming to note that Ugwuanyi, a former federal lawmaker, had by dint of hard work and discipline, won the admiration and respect of Enugu people and the nation.
“Since your emergence as Governor of Enugu State, you have raised the bar in both infrastructural and social development, which has left indelible memories in the citizens of the state as well as entrenched peace, political stability and good governance.
“Your focus and commitment to your administration’s four-point agenda of employment generation, social services and good governance, rural development, security and social justice, have created a vibrant economy for the people of your state.
“On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I heartily rejoice with you, a seasoned politician, remarkable administrator and my brother governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, as you attain 58 years.
“On this auspicious occasion, I celebrate with your family, associates and friends and thank Almighty God for your life which has been marked by remarkable accomplishments,” Okowa stated.
