Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, has celebrated the 60th birthday of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Dagogo Wokoma, describing him as a great son of Rivers State.
Speaking at the Sharks Football Stadium, Port Harcourt, during a novelty football match organised to mark Wokoma’s 60th birthday. expressed delight at the large turnout of friends, associates and well-wishers who gathered to honour the celebrant, noting that celebrating life in good health and strength was a thing of joy.
She said the favourable weather was particularly remarkable, considering the weeks of rainfall experienced across the State, describing it as a blessing as the people gathered to celebrate Jesus Christ and the celebrant.
Prof. Odu commended the various teams that participated in the novelty match, including young and older players, Christian groups and teams from the Rivers State Civil Service, saying the event demonstrated the love and goodwill enjoyed by the celebrant.
She also acknowledged Wokoma’s wife for her support and encouragement, urging the couple to remain strong together.
Odu congratulated the participating teams, noting that based on the assurance given by the celebrant, everyone would go home with something from the celebration.
The Deputy Governor joined the gathering in singing the birthday song for the SSG and prayed for God’s continued blessings upon his life.
In his response, the SSG expressed gratitude to the State Governor, his Deputy, the Head of Service, Dr. Inyingi Brown, and other top Government functionaries and well-wishers for their demonstration of love and goodwill.
- Benebo is the Information/Public Relations Officer, Office of the Deputy Governor.