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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has appointed Mr. Jerry Odjegba as his Legislative Assistant, according to a letter signed by Mohammed Umar, Clerk to the National Assembly.
According to the letter dated 2nd December 2019 obtained by TheNewsGuru.com (TNG), Jerry’s appointment takes effect from the date he assumes office, which should be within the period of two months.
“I am directed to inform you that you have been offered… appointment as Legislative Assistant to Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, Deputy President of the Senate, National Assembly. Your appointment is at the pleasure of the Deputy President of the Senate, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“You will be required to inform this office in writing whether or not you are prepared to accept this appointment within two months of the date of this letter, after which the offer would have lapsed,” the letter read in part.
Jerry, who described Senator Omo-Agege, the Obasiri of the Urhobo Kingdom, as a “great leader and father”, is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jimsco Industrial Company, a civil engineering services firm based in Delta State.
When contacted, while thanking Omo-Agege for his appointment, Jerry expressed delight and enthusiasm to serve as Legislative Assistant to the Deputy President of the Senate, stressing that he was well prepared for the task ahead, however onerous it might be.
“I am very happy to be appointed by His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Obarisi of Urhobo kingdom.
“I understand all what the Deputy President of the Senate means to the nation, and the leadership role he plays for our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“The Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal Polytechnic Orogun, 2019 (S.B. 25) that has scaled first and second readings, and that has recently successfully pass through public hearing is one of the key testaments that Senator Omo-Agege is not elected by his constituents into the National Assembly for nothing sake.
“Senator Omo-Agege means business; we believe in his person and what he stands for; that is why we have reposed trust in him; and now, in return, he is reposing trust on us. This shows that Omo-Agege is a Senator with integrity that should be trusted. This is the more reason we will continue to rally behind him and give him all the assistance to provide him the impetus he may require as he works to move the nation forward.
“This appointment means so much to me, and I promise to give my best in all the Deputy President of the Senate would require of me. I am well prepared for the task ahead, however onerous it might be. I remain planted in my great party and always ready to support my leaders in the best of my abilities,” Jerry said.
Meanwhile, Jeddo community, where Jerry hails from has endorsed the appointment, while thanking the Deputy Senate President for finding Jerry worthy of the appointment.
At a gathering consisting of the youths, elders and chiefs, the community released blessings on Jerry, and especially on Senator Omo-Agege, for God to bless his tenure as Deputy Senate President.
Also, the Esezi Peoples Congress (EPC), a sociopolitical pressure group based in the Esezi Quarter of Okpe Kingdom, has applauded and commended Senator Omo-Agege for deeming it fit to appoint Jerry, an Esezi son, as a Legislative Assistant.
In a statement made available to TNG, while congratulating Jerry, Comrade Goodluck Efejeddo, President of EPC said the appointment of Jerry was a step well taken in the right direction, stressing that the appointment is a deserving one.
“Esezi people are immensely grateful to Senator Ovie Omo-Agege for considering Jerry Odjegba worthy for appointment as Legislative Assistant, who we believe will not disappoint.
“We commend Senator Omo-Agege for this move and this love shown to the Esezi Quarter of Okpe. Especially, we commend Omo-Agege for shouldering and championing the cause of not just Delta State, but indeed the Niger Delta region in the Senate in particular, and in the National Assembly in general.
“His resolve to contribute his quota to the development of Delta and Nigeria must not go unrecognized. Senator Omo-Agege is the best thing to have happened to Delta State and the Niger Delta region in years,” the Comrade said.
While describing Jerry as a man with a good track record, Comrade Goodluck stressed that by the appointment, a renewed hope has come to the people of Okpe in the Esezi Quarter of the kingdom.