The Assistant Woman Leader of the People’s Democratic Party in Delta state Hon Chief (Mrs.) Dora Afonughe Sakpaide (JP) has joined the league of political associates and well wishers of the Speaker of the state House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to felicitate with him on his conferment with the Lawmaker-Of-The-Year Award by the Independent Nigerian Parliamentary Excellence Awards.
The award which was organised by the Daily Independent Newspapers Limited in association with African Consolidated Analytical Limited (ACAL), was bestowed on the Speaker on Wednesday in the admiration of family members, friends and well wishers at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja.
In a good will message by Chief Mrs. Sakpaide made available to newsmen described the award as recognition of excellent leadership prowess of the Speaker towards service to humanity and national development.
Sakpaide who recalled Oborevwori ‘s dependable ally in the administration of the Stronger Delta mantra of the Okowa’s stable governance, said the award couldn’t have come a better time than this, while extolling his outstanding contributions to nation-building.
“Rt. Hon. Chief Sheriff Oborevwori’s patriotism, humility and commitment as head of the 7th Assembly in the state, distinguished him, and fetched him the lawmaker-of-the-year award in the entire country, Sakpaide revealed”
Sakpaide who also eulogized the Speaker for his healthy relationships with his Constituency, OKpe local government area, appreciated God for raising a man like Mr. Speaker from Okpe Kingdom who is currently the number one Okpe Politician in the kingdom, just as she prayed God for more wisdom as he journey on to bequeath a better representation to his people.
Hon Chief (Mrs.) Dora Afonughe Sakpaide (JP) full of appreciations to God Almighty for the award bestowed on Mr. Speaker, said, “on behalf of my family, the women of Delta, I rejoice with you, Mr Speaker, a political icon and leader of inestimable value, Rt. Hon. Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, as you are conferred with the Lawmaker-Of-The-Year award by Daily Independent Newspapers Limited.
“Mr Speaker, your undeniable and symbiotic relationships with your colleagues in the house in the process of law making under your leadership as one of the most vibrant and productive house of assembly in the country, no doubt earned you such prestigious reward.
“Mr. Speaker sir, you have not only made your mark in the legislature, I am glad that you have used your privileged position to render quality service to our great state and humanity.
As we celebrate this award, it is my prayer that Almighty God continues to bless you with robust health and many more achievements, Sakpaide concluded.