The senator representing Bayelsa West in the National Assembly, Henry Seriake Dickson has rejoiced with former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 85th birthday.
Dickson, the immediate past governor of Bayelsa State stated that it was a great thing that God had kept Obasanjo in a beautiful state of health to continue with his invaluable contributions to the nation and humanity even after his active days in partisan politics.
Sen. Dickson’s birthday goodwill message to the former president reads:
“My family and I hereby congratulate our respected father, leader and mentor, His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, (GCFR) former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the occasion of your 85th birthday.
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“It is indeed a great thing that the Almighty God has kept you in a beautiful state beautiful state of health to continue with your invaluable contributions to this nation and humanity even after your active days in partisan politics.
“That you are a blessing to this great country, Africa and indeed the world is an understatement. It is a fact that several generations of leaders have drawn from your wealth of experience and pool of wisdom including my humble self.
“I can readily recall as Governor for eight years in Bayelsa State, your accessibility and availability to render fatherly counsel, remain an unforgettable invaluable gift.
“I join your countless admirers and members of your immediate family of which I consider my self to be one, to pray to God to continue to keep you in good health.”