By Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa
Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has joined all well-meaning people of the state and beyond to felicitate with the immediate past Governor of the State and Senator representing the Bayelsa West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, on the occasion of his 56th birthday.
In a congratulatory message issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media , Mr Doubara Atasi, on Thursday, Senator Ewhrudjakpo, expressed gratitude to God for blessing the former Governor with good health and grace to serve his people and the nation with utmost dedication and patriotism.
Describing the Bayelsa West Senator as a great patriot and leader, who believes in equity, fairness and justice, the Deputy Governor noted that Senator Dickson’s robust contributions at the floor of the Senate speak volume of his love for the Niger Delta and the country at large.
According to him, Senator Dickson means so much to the Government and people of Bayelsa in terms of the indelible leadership landmarks in infrastructural development, which today stand out as a reference point in the history of the state.
He maintained that the antecedents of the celebrant’s Restoration Government provide a solid ground for the present administration to build upon all sectors of the state, including human capital development.
While wishing the celebrant long life in good health, the Bayelsa Number Two Man prayed God to endue Senator Dickson with more wisdom, courage and passion to promote the common good.
The statement reads in part, ‘Your Excellency, your riveting antecedents provide a solid ground for us your leadership offspring to build our own stewardship, which puts the people at centrepiece of governance.
“We are therefore very proud to identify with you and your enduring contributions to the uplift of Bayelsa State in your groundbreaking eight years epoch as Governor and now as distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“We are indeed inspired by your intimidating legacy of public service and earnestly crave and pray that the Lord God Almighty imbibe in us the same crusading zeal, courage, determination and hunger for the development of our state.
“It is therefore my thoughtful prayer, on this special day, that the Lord God Almighty, who had graciously opened unto you the doors of service to our people, continue to protect you and your dear family, and may He open more doors of opportunities for service to humanity.”
