Diden, with wife, dancing at the thanksgiving service. |
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has urged political office
holders to serve the people with their positions, saying they are accountable
to the electorate.
The governor made the call at a thanksgiving service of
Evangelist Michael Diden, General Overseer, Mega Praise Church of Christ
International, Sapele, on Sunday.
Diden is Chairman, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development
Commission (DESOPADEC).
Okowa said that positions were to be used to serve God through
rendering selfless service to the people.
Dignitaries at the thanksgiving service. |
The thanksgiving was attended by the Deputy President of the
Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege; National Assembly members, Speaker, Delta House of
Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and other top government functionaries.
“Any position we find ourselves is by the grace of God; if you
have the privilege of holding a position, try to work for the people; wherever
you do, remember there is God above who made your position possible,” the
governor said.
Congratulating Diden for his appointment, Okowa thanked God for
what he was using the man to do.
Rt. Hon Ndudi Elumelu, Minority Leader, House of Reps, and Chief Bernard Okumagba, NDDC managing Director, designate at the event. |
He described him as a philanthropist and hard working politician
who was sincere in his actions.
Earlier in a sermon, Diden had urged political office holders
not to act on gossips.
“A leader should not listen and act on gossips; a leader should
take time to verify the authenticity of the information he receives so as not
to hurt an innocent person,” he admonished.
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