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Celebrating Okoro, a master strategist, iconic political pathfinder at 61 ~ Truth Reporters








By Oku Ozieoghene Victory

In the politics of Delta, the name Rt Hon. Emmanuel Okoro stands out as the pioneer Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly. The gentleman politician, iconic political pathfinder, impeccable leader, a role model and an amiable man with the fear of God turns 61 years today.

Under his leadership, he set up what the current State Assembly is operating today. A man with many year of Public service experience, he has been in government having served as Chief Legislative Adviser to former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan is currently Special Adviser to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Rural and Community Development.

A distinguished patriot and man of legendary fidelity, Rt Hon. Okoro has through his nationally-acknowledged integrity and strong drive for an equitable, just and egalitarian society, became  Nigeria's youngest Speaker in his time, hence becoming a respectable voice in Nigeria’s polity.

Okoro a man of remarkable resourcefulness and discernable wisdom has contributed immensely to the growth and development of Delta State and Nigeria at large.

The First Assembly in it's twenty-two months of existence under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Okoro, passed eleven Bills, of which eight received the Governor's assent.

Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Okoro in his time as a Speaker was never impeached, notwithstanding how it were then. The House also received a total of two hundred and twenty motions, out of which two hundred and nine resolutions were passed. His place in the history of Delta State can never be erased by the grace of God.

Okoro who recently bagged a PhD in Public Administration from the University of Benin is celebrating 61 years of outstanding accomplishments.

At 61, i can only thank God for his life which has been marked by great accomplishments and i urge him to remain steadfast in his benevolence for humanity. As Special Adviser, he has used his position in helping the Okowa led administration in the course of building a Stronger Delta.

On behalf of my family and colleagues in the Emma-Okoro media team, I congratulate you, our father and principal, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Oghenero Okoro, PhD on your 61st birth anniversary.

It’s indeed a celebration of many years of God's faithfulness and a potpourri of distinguished achievements. From the creation of Delta State, you served Deltans as Pioneer Speaker, precisely from 30th January, 1992 to 17th November, 1993; with great compassion, pure heart and have courageously and consistently continued to lead with good examples.

As a man of impeccable character and immense fidelity, you have always walked your talks, making your word and bond. As a father, you have continued to teach me to be contented with such things that God has blessed me with and to rely on him for more according to his will. You're a man after God's heart and a blessing to my today and the near future by God's grace and power.

As a leader of inestimable value, father and role model, you have impacted hugely on your family, Delta State and Nigerians and it is my prayer that Jehovah the Almighty God will continue to grant you good health, wisdom and grace in your avowed commitment to the well-being of your people.

I join your family, friends and associates in celebrating and praying for you, a great child of God, on this joyful day of your birth anniversary, and for the Lord to strengthen you as you continue to serve him and humanity.

▪︎Comrade Oku Ozieoghene Victory, is Special Assistant on Media to Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Okoro, PhD 

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