Senator Ovie Omo-Agege representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate has said the Urhobo nation is excited at the appointment of Sir Richard Odibo as an Honourable Commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC).
TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Sir Odibo and 22 other commissioners of the NPC were sworn into office on Wednesday by President Muhammadu Buhari following clearance by the Senate.
Senator Omo-Agege in statement signed by his legislative aide, Nathaniel Dortie, said the Urhobo “people are very proud of Mr. President’s decision to appoint Sir Odibo who is undoubtedly one of Delta’s finest leaders and technocrats”.
“We have full confidence that the highly respected Sir Odibo will add great value to the NPC with his huge wealth of leadership experience, deep wisdom and management skills”.
The Delta Central Senator vowed to continue to pray and work with President Buhari and the Federal Executive under his leadership and all relevant stakeholders to promote his agenda for the greater good of the nation.
“It is the earnest desire of the Most Distinguished Senator Ovie Omo-Agege that our very best leaders, technocrats and seasoned professionals should take their rightful place of true service in our national affairs.
“Finally, it is our prayer that God Almighty grants Sir Richard Odibo good health and extraordinary strengths and wisdom to serve with patriotism, distinction and honour,” the statement read.