From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
A Philanthropist and President of Enemona Josh Humanitarian Foundation, Gabriel Onoja has lauded the commitment of Kogi Deputy Governor, Chief Edward Onoja to empower the youths and the less privileged in the state.
Gabriel Onoja also called on the well to do Nigerians to emulate the examplary passion of the Deputy Governor uplifting the living conditions of the future leaders and the down throdden across the country.
The Philanthropist gave the charge while speaking at the 48th Birthday Day of the Deputy Governor, held in Lokoja on Wednesday.
“Your youths mentorship drive is great and impactful here in Kogi having used your position to attract and placed a good number of them in leadership positions, ” he said.
The president said the foundation, “is today joining millions of Nigerians especially Kogi residents to celebrate with your 48th Birthday on this Earth.”
Onoja, who prayed for the Deputy Governor to enjoy God’s divine Health, protection and blessings as he moves on with life, enjoined him to remain God fearing in all his endeavours.
He said that, posterity will be kind to the celebrant for the purposeful roles played at complimenting to the new direction of Gov Yahaya Bello’s led administration.
“It’s our hope that at 48, God will renew your capacity, expertise and competence to dedicate your service to humanity with courage, dexterity, simplistic-but dogged disposition to provision of good leadership as deputy governor of the state.
“We know you as a detribalised Nigerian, patriot, democrat and a devoted Christian, whose contributions to the development of Kogi remained unequal and historic, ” he said.
The president further described the Deputy Governor as an “influential personality” whose youthfulness, political and leadership style has made him a rallying point for youths in Kogi State and beyond.
While wishing him a blissful and spirit filled birthday celebration, Onoja said “at 48, you are still energetic and has the requisite capacity and competences to perfectly carry out delegated responsibilities and state assignments for growth and development of Kogi.”
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