By Ngwuta Chinedu, Abakaliki
The Ebonyi state Governor, Francis Nwifuru has described the father of the member Representing Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency as a man of vision, saying it takes courage to attain his height.
Governor Nwifuru who was represented by his Deputy, Patricia Obila in the event in Item Amagu Community, Ikwo LGA, venue of the 80th birthday celebration of Chief Dennis Oga appreciated the children who chose to celebrate their Father alive .
In his good will message, the Speaker of the House of Representative Tajaden Abbas who was represented at the event by the Member representing Afikpo/ Eda Federal Constituency Ebonyi state Idu Egariwe in the green chambers of the National Assembly eulogized the Octogenarian at 80.
Idu said he came on the directive of the Speaker House of Representative,Tajaden Abass and as such he has no choice than to bring the Speaker’s felicitations to the father of his colleagues and the good people of Ezza South/ Ikwo Federal Constituency.
Addressing the cheering crowd, comrade Oga as the first Son of the Family in his vote of thanks to the guests appreciated those who came from far and near to share in their joy. Oga however, recalled how their wives had initiated the concept that culminated into celebrating their father alive adding that their father really deserved to be celebrated considering the sacrifices he hitherto made while training them.
Earlier, in his remarks, the Chairman of the Occasion, Livinus Ilang said the celebrant deserves to be celebrated each time his children went down the memory lane. There must be reasons to celebrate the octogenarian whom he described as a man of focus, despite the challenges he encountered while growing up as a child.
Also speaking, the pioneer Vice Chancellor Ebonyi state University,Prof Fidelis Oga who is also a nephew to the celebrant, emphasized the need for the children to keep honoring him especially after surviving from sickness. Proff Oga recalled how his health had given him concern especially as he was operated upon.
In their good will messages: the chairman Ikwo LGA Sunday Nwankwo, the Ebonyi State, commissioner for boarder peace and conflicts resolution, Friday Ilang,Chairman Ezza South LGA Euphemia Nwali, member representing Abakaliki/ Izzi Federal Constituency Mathew Uguru and another House of Representative member from Osun State Olayide Mohamed thanked everyone that saw reasons to celebrate the octogenarian alive.
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