Okowa salutes Chief Tony Anenih at 83

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has felicitated with former Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Anthony Akhakon Anenih, CFR on the occasion of his 83rd birthday anniversary on 4th August, 2016.In a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu, Governor Okowa extolled the leadership qualities and astute contributions of Chief Anenih to nation building.

Okowa said, "On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta State, I extend very warm felicitations to you as you turn 83 on Thursday, the 4th of August, 2016.

"Your uncommon leadership qualities, courage,  and evident faith in the peace, unity, progress, and prosperity of our dear nation have seen you remain one of Nigeria’s most highly respected political icons over the years.

"As a founding father and former BOT Chairman of our great party the PDP, you led the party and set the pace for the party's winning streak from 1999 to date.

"The immeasurable and invaluable contributions you have made to national development is indelible in the minds of Nigerians. Your life symbolises the assured reward for single-minded commitment to the ideals of diligence, humility, perseverance, focus and dedicated service."

Gov. Okowa further described the Iyasele of Esan land as a patriotic Nigerian and a gentleman par excellence, a team player and above all, a God fearing Nigerian.

The Governor expressed his appreciation to Chief Anenih for having been such an amiable and able leader in the PDP and on behalf of himself, the family, the Government and people of Delta State, prayed God Almighty to guide, protect and grant him more fruitful years of contribution to nation building..