Alema of Warri, Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan laud Ibori’s contributions to nation building

The Alema of Warri, High Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, and his wife, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, have commended former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, for his commitment to the country’s unity and development.

In a statement titled “Celebrating Ibori’s Contributions and Legacy,” they applauded Ibori’s inimitable contribution to nation building and his humane approach to governance.

It described Ibori’s days in State Government House as fruitful, saying, as a governor, Chief Ibori gave politics in Nigeria greater vision and breadth.

It reads in part: “You pointed out that the goal of a well-performing government is about delivering public services, upholding the rule of law and ensuring the well-being of its citizens’’.

‘’You worked with a high sense of mission, delegated responsibilities to competent individuals, promoted economic growth, maintained social order, provided a stable and secured environment.

“You also managed resources adequately, made the people partakers of democracy dividends and encouraged women participation in politics’’, they stated.

The couple further saisd, ‘’You made huge strides in terms of educational institutions and infrastructure such as roads and bridges in each senatorial zone of the state.

”You expanded capabilities and opportunities, strengthened the civil service, trained youths in various vocations, built modern markets and sports complexes and promoted the spirit of peaceful co- existence among all the communities in the state’’, they added.

The Warri High Chief and the Senator representing Kogi Central commended Ibori for remaining faithful to the task of nation building, pursuing politics of issues, ideas and securing respect for the people of the South-South geo-political zone in the national scheme of things.

‘’As a strategist, you used wisdom and experience to sort out the Warri crisis, implemented an economic blueprint for transformation and industrialisation of the oil rich state, developed capabilities inherent in people and increased the options open for them”, they said.

They further applauded Ibori for his robust experience in organisation, planning and strategy.

‘’Your investment in security, physical development, youth and women empowerment, education, health, potable water, tourism, electricity and agriculture cannot be overemphasised.

”Indeed, you re-directed the faith of Delta State, provided good leadership and social amenities, introduced free qualitative education, pioneered overseas scholarship, restored bursary awards to all students of Delta State origin in tertiary institutions in Nigeria, rehabilitated hospitals and healthcare centres, employed youths and developed agriculture”,  also stated.

It emphasised Ibori’s deep penetration of men, political behavior and dynamic touch of excellence.

‘’As a leader with a large following, you raised your voice higher in the clamour for true federalism, state police and ceding of the presidency to the South-South geo-political zone, ” it added.

It also emphasised how Ibori brought succour and sense of belonging to the Niger Delta people.

‘’On this memorable occasion, we cherish your fatherly advice, support and contribution to the good of our dear country, Nigeria.

”We also cherish your leadership style, generosity, humility and perspective on true federalism and power sharing’’.

‘‘In the period ahead, we wish you more strength, good health and wisdom in your quest to better the lot of humanity. Once again, Congratulations on your birthday’’ the statement added.