Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the government and people of Benue State on the occasion of the state’s 50th anniversary, describing the Golden Jubilee as a celebration of five decades of resilience, growth and development.
Governor Oborevwori’s goodwill message was delivered on Saturday by the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, during the anniversary celebration in Benue State.
According to a statement, the Delta governor extended the warm felicitations of the Government and people of Delta State to Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia and the people of Benue on the historic milestone.
Guwor said the Golden Jubilee was a fitting tribute to Benue State’s remarkable journey over the past 50 years, noting that the celebration reflected the resilience and steady progress recorded by the state.
“On behalf of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, I extend the warm felicitations of the Government and people of Delta State to His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Governor of Benue State, on this historic Golden Jubilee celebration,” he said.
He commended Governor Alia for the developmental strides recorded under his administration and expressed confidence that the state would continue to witness greater achievements.
“We acknowledge the remarkable progress Benue State has made under Governor Hyacinth Alia’s leadership and are confident that the years ahead will usher in even greater accomplishments for the state and its people,” Guwor stated.
He also noted that the anniversary was an opportunity to celebrate Benue’s rich cultural heritage and diversity while reaffirming its status as the nation’s “Food Basket.”
Guwor prayed for sustained peace, unity, prosperity and continued development in the state.
“As Benue State commemorates this Golden Jubilee, let me again congratulate the Government and people of the state and pray that this milestone will usher in greater peace, unity, prosperity, sustainable development, and even more remarkable progress in the years ahead,” he added.
The event attracted several prominent personalities, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, as well as senior government officials and other dignitaries from across the country.
The Delta delegation included the State Commissioner for Energy, Engr. Michael Anoka, the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services, Chief Kestin Pondi, and other top government officials.
