Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has joined other well-wishers to celebrate with Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa as he marked his 57th birthday, describing him as a ‘fantastically’ good leader as he grows with age.

Addressing journalists while celebrating the Governor’s birthday with party faithful in his country home at Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli North LGA, Delta State, Onuesoke recalled that Okowa’s leadership traits which were first noticed in the early nineties when he served as Secretary to Ika LGA and later pioneer Chairman, coupled with his years as commissioner witnessed phases of developmental changes that have not been surpassed till date.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State

He said the Governor’s belief in the unity of Delta State is not only a driving force that has brought justice, equity and peace as partners in governance, but his dynamism, hard work and out-of-the-box thinking have contributed to the political and socio-economic development of Delta State since he became the Governor of Delta State a year ago.

While wishing him robust health and many more years of service to the state, Onuesoke described him as a man of great faith, enviable impacts and of flawless reputation, adding that as Senator in the 7th Assembly, he was ranked among the best senators for sponsoring 10 bills including the National Health Bill, a feat, he said, many acknowledged as ingenious, legendary and laudable despite his short stint in the red chambers.

“His steady progress did not just start today as a lot of people who knew him a long time ago would not easily forget how he rode on the back of humility through all his professional and political career, even to his present status as Governor of Delta State,” Onuesoke recalled.

He reiterated that as Executive Governor of Delta State, Okowa had made positive impressions in the minds of Deltans in just one year in office, adding that with his approach to leadership, core progressives have come to believe that the nation’s democracy is truly yielding desired results.

“Here is a man who, on many instances, had demonstrated his love for Delta State and Nigeria above pecuniary interests and enjoined others to embrace same. Looking back to the past 57 years, his family and indeed his retinue of associates and admirers do have cause to be grateful to Almighty God for having granted him a life of great accomplishments and abiding fulfillment,” he observed.