Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Chairman of Thisday/Arise Media Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, on the occasion of his 64th birth anniversary.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, in Asaba, which was made available to journalists at the weekend, Oborevwori described the media guru and Duke of Owa Kingdom as an accomplished journalist, outstanding patriot, a detrabilised Nigerian, a shinning statesman and exceptional entrepreneur, who has inspired others to succeed in many endeavours.
Oborevwori, who hailed Obaigbena for his exemplary leadership as president of the Newspapers Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN), added that the history of the Nigerian media Industry will not be complete without mentioning Obaigbena’s astute contributions to the growth and development of the industry.
Oborevwori said that Obaigbena remains an illustrious son and a great pride of Delta, even as he lauded the publisher’s vision in establishing renowned media outfits that have continued to offer employment and remarkable channel for disseminating information to Nigerians and the world at large.
“On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta State, I congratulate an illustrious Deltan, a veteran journalist and media entrepreneur, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, CON on his 64th birth anniversary on July 14, 2023.
“For us in Delta, we will continue to identify with your laudable commitment to the defence of our democracy and national cohesion even as you have used your medium to promote rule of law, good governance and fundamental rights of the residents.
“I join your family, staff of your media outfits and well-wishers to celebrate with you on this auspicious occasion.
“It is my prayer that God will continue to bless you with good health and sound mind to remain in service to our nation and humanity,” Oborevwori said.
Meanwhile, Góvernór Oborevwori has condemned the killing of two-year-old boy in Delta State by NDLEA officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Oborevwori sent his heart-felt condolences to the family of Ivan Omorhiakogbe, a two-year-old boy killed by a “stray bullet” during an operation by the NDLEA, Delta Command, at Okpanam area of the state capital.
According to a statement by Ahon, the governor said the tragic incident was regrettable and avoidable if the officers had operated based on their rules of engagement.
He called on the NDLEA authorities and the Delta Police Command to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the boy and injury to his brother, with a view to bringing the culprits to book and avoiding a future occurrence.
“On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I commiserate with the family of Fidelis Omorhiakogbe on the tragic death of their two-year-old son, Ivan, and injury to his younger sibling, Eromonsele.
“This incident is tragic, painful and grievous because of the loss of a child and injury to his younger sibling.
“I condemn this unfortunate incident because no matter the provocation, armed security men must operate within the ambits of standard procedure as enshrined in their rules of engagement.
“Any action taken outside these international best practices could be catastrophic as in this case.”
Góvernór Oborevwori, therefore, called on the NDLEA and Police authorities to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident and bring all the culprits to book.
