Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated renowned university teacher, elder statesman and former Minister of Information, Prof. Sam Oyovbaire, as he celebrates his 83rd birthday anniversary, yesterday.
Oyovbaire, who is the Chairman of the Delta State Advisory and Peace Building Council, is a renowned academic and astute politician.
Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, praised the esteemed Political Science Professor for his invaluable contributions to the progress and advancement of Delta State and Nigeria.
The Governor said that he would always value the former Minister of Information’s fatherly wisdom and counsel.
Oborevwori said: “On behalf of my family, the Government and people of Delta State, I wish to congratulate our father and leader, Prof. (Okakuro) Sam Oyovbaire, on the occasion of his 83rd birthday anniversary.
“I congratulate you on your incredible forthrightness, extraordinary patriotism and astounding dedication to mankind and nation-building as you commemorate this day”.
“I am thanking God for an amazing life of fulfilment He has granted you and wish you good health, peace and long life”, Governor Oborevwori said in the statement.
