The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, has extended heart-felt birthday congratulations to two of his distinguished friends, Professor Emmanuel Ufuophu-Biri, Rector of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, and Olorogun Jaro Movudu Egbo, Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, as they celebrate their birth anniversaries today.
Sir Ahon described Professor Ufuophu-Biri as a shining light in academia whose life and career continue to inspire many within and outside Delta State.
He noted that Ufuophu-Biri deserved to be celebrated as a reform advocate and prolific scholar who had successfully lectured in world-class institutions, including Harvard, the University of Memphis, the University of South Florida, and Abertay in Scotland.
He added that the celebrant had received several accolades, including recognition as Most Productive Head of Department and Academic Personality -of- the- Year, and an honour by the Oghara Kingdom with the traditional title of Omoko of Oghara for his exemplary service to education and humanity.
The Governor’s spokesman also poured encomiums on Olorogun Jaro Egbo, describing him as a lawyer, politician, and grassroots mobilizer with an enviable track record in the public service.
“As Chairman of Ughelli North, he has distinguished himself with innovative initiatives such as a monthly environmental sanitation programme that has transformed the cleanliness and public health of the local government area.
“He has also spearheaded free medical outreaches and other people-oriented programmes that reflect his passion for community welfare”, the CPS said.
A respected Knight of St. Christopher of the Anglican Communion, Egbo holds the revered traditional title of Amerode of Ughelli Kingdom and Ogidigan of Agbon Kingdom.
Sir Festus Ahon described Professor Ufuophu-Biri as a pillar of scholarship who had groomed countless students into leaders and professionals, and Olorogun Egbo as a servant-leader whose compassion and dedication to his people remained exemplary.
He noted that as they marked their birthdays on August 23, the celebrations were not only for personal milestones, but also for the remarkable impact both men had had in their chosen fields and on the development of Delta State.
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