The Governor of Delta State and vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2023 elections, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated media mogul, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, on his 63rd birth anniversary.
Governor Okowa’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olisa Ifeajika.
In the statement on Thursday, in Asaba, the Delta State capital, Okowa lauded the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY Newspapers Group and Arise News, for his exemplary contributions to media ownership and practice in Nigeria.
He said the celebrant has brought grandeur to bear on the noble profession through deserving innovations.
According to him, such inspirational and leadership efforts earn him the sobriquet: “The Duke of Journalism.”
Okowa said: “On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I congratulate our illustrious son and leader, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, as he celebrates his 63rd birth anniversary.
“Your contributions to journalism and media cannot be overemphasised as a former President, Newspapers Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria where you successfully built an influential network of friends and associates that cut across all segments of the society.
“As a good manager of human resources, you have continued to attract the best and gifted hands in journalism to your stables.
“As you celebrate 63 years today, I congratulate the media maestro, an impeccable journalist and pride of Delta, whose contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria’s media industry remain indelible in the annals of Nigerian history.”
The Governor prayed that Almighty God would give Obaigbena good health and longer life to sustain his contributions to humanity.