It was a unique birthday celebration in every respect . It was a
wonderful celebration for Nigeria’s best performing governor in an
atmosphere of love and friendship. It was a Wife's Gift to a loving
husband .
The introductory aspect of the birthday celebration
was significant . The selected guests seated in the hall repeatedly
heard the sound of the Shofar, a musical instrument. The sound got
louder and behold, it was the First Lady of Rivers State, Honourable
Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike blaring the shofar.
A
shofar is a simple musical instrument made from a ram's horn. It is
blared as a memorial of glory. Indeed, the celebration of Governor
Wike is the evolving story of glory of the people of Rivers State .
The Wife of the Rivers State Governor , Justice Eberechi Suzzette
Nyesom-Wike on Tuesday morning hosted Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike to a
profound birthday celebration.
The birthday celebration held at
the governor's official residence was attended by friends and
associates of the Governor from all the three senatorial districts of
the state .
The modest birthday celebration was marked by
prayers, Christian songs of praise and tributes to a leader, who has
invested his God-given resources and talents in the development of the
state.
Speaking at the special birthday celebration , Wife of
the Rivers State Governor , Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike said
that Governor Wike is a light that God has used to shine on the path
of the people of the state.
She prayed God to continue to bless
Governor Wike , grant him the best of health and make him live a very
long and productive life.
She said: "Everything he has passed
through in life has strengthened him and made him a better person. It is
God that gives him the strength to serve humanity with love and
courage.
"I know that we shall grow old together. He will continue to succeed in everything he does."
Speaking further, Justice Nyesom-Wike : "Your (Governor Wike ) name
will be popular far beyond the shores of Nigeria . Your popularity
will be a worldwide affair . Anywhere you go , they will talk about
Nyesom , such that knowing Nyesom will be a diplomatic passport . "
She described Governor Wike as a loving husband , caring father and a
role model to his children and youths. She added that Governor Wike is
a selfless leader who is focused towards achieving goals that will
promote the welfare of the people .
Head of Service , Rivers State , Mr Rufus Godwins said that Governor Wike is a leader who leads by example .
He said Governor Wike is a leader who leads from the front to give the people the required direction.
Godwins said: "What happened on Monday was the show of courage by our
Governor . He is not a retired army officer or a retired police
officer, yet he led his people from the front".
He noted that the
victory of the PDP during the rerun elections was the best birthday
gift for Governor Wike from the good people of Rivers State .
For Governor Wike , the birthday celebration offered him the
opportunity to rededicate himself to the selfless service of
Rivers State and humanity .
The governor said he will continue
to lead Rivers State to greater heights through the implementation of
quality programmes and projects.
He expressed gratitude to his
wife, children, associates and good people of Rivers State for their
support , love and prayers.
A building harbouring foodstuff shops within Cable Point Quarters,
popularly called Cable Point Market in Asaba, Delta State was this
morning razed by fire. According to people who live around, the fire
started around 2:00am in the morning and all efforts to put it out
proved abortive. Three people who reside around who tried to put out the
fire due to the large extent of goods that will be destroyed all
sustained various degrees of injures and are presently at a private
hospital where they are currently receiving treatments.
