[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t is with great honour and privilege that i write to congratulate you on the occasion of your 63rd birthday. Your contributions to the growth and development of our beloved town Ibusa remains indelible in the annals of our cherished history.“As you mark your birthday today, we celebrate you and all that you have accomplished through your humble beginnings to your illustrious career as a senator of Federal Republic of Nigeria and as our past State Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“Your leadership prowess has continued to reverberate round the entire Anioma nation, Delta State and beyond and we celebrate your unforgettable contributions to advancing our state, adding your commitment to humanity, and how you have, at different times through various capacities, impacted the people you lead, marked you out as a light that cannot be hidden”.

At this moment of your life, you have written your name in gold. You brought smiles on the faces of our people. Your achievements as the Senate Committee Chairman on Niger-Delta are numerous to mention.

Your investment on human development is also worthy of mention. Your kind gestures to the poor have not only changed the lives of the youths in Ibusa but have also made the beneficiaries to realize their potentials. What else is expected of a leader than to empower the youths? Cicero once said: ‘what can I offer the nation than to teach and instruct the youths? By empowering the youths, you have put food on the table of the masses. In the words of Franklin Benjamin, if a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it from him. Your investment on Youths empowerment will never be a waste.

Our great leader, your political integrity is not questionable. You came into political limelight when you rose to become state chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) . You led a people-oriented Party especially in Delta State. During your days as the state chairman, you restored the prestige of the party and brought value into it. The legacy you left in the state politics was strengthened by your successor. In fact, during your tenure as state chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Political appointees were made to be answerable to their (party)constituencies. Throughout your tenure as state chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),party leaders enjoyed good political atmosphere with the executive arm of the government.

“On behalf of the Ibusa Youth Council and good people of Ibusa, we appreciate you and all you have done and still doing for the people of Ibusa and Anioma nation. Dalu Nna
Happy birthday Sir!

Comrade Ifeanyi Asiodu
President, Ibusa Youth Council(IYC)

[dropcap]O[/dropcap]n behalf of my family, the JUNIC Group of Companies and the good  people of Ibusa, I write to express warm felicitations to you my beloved senior brother on the glorious occasion of your 63rd birthday anniversary.

“I join your family, friends, well-wishers and the entire people of Delta State in celebrating a life that vividly epitomizes triumph against all odds emanating from the circumstance of birth, while also symbolizing the assured reward for single-minded commitment to the ideals of diligence, humility, perseverance, focus and dedicated service.

“As you deservedly mark this landmark anniversary, it is my prayer that Almighty God will continue to grant you good health, even as He guides, guards and prospers you in the many more years of fulfilling service ahead of you,”

Happy birthday to you Sir.

Elder Acho Nonyalim,

CEO/MD, JUNIC Group of Companies

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]enator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi is one of those very few good men;a true philanthropist, an accomplished businessman,a perfect gentleman, a man of valour, the bringer of rain.In the gallery of great leaders and great men, he is without doubt, a rare masterpiece.
Senator Nwaoboshi is celebrating his 63rd birthday today and to put the epochal celebration in proper perspective, he is joining the septuagenarian club at the exciting peak and the proper prime of his mercurial powers where, poised like the bronzed champion, glowing flamboyantly in the golden flame of his decade, prepares himself to capture and conquer arguably, the one ultimate laurel for which his superlative gifts and brilliance clamour to be manifestly celebrated with maximum political aplomb woven into the matrix of an intrepid homogeneous ubiquity.

When great men celebrate, even the stars bow in solemn hallow. As the two term senator representing Delta North at the upper chambers celebrates his 63th birthday today (June 29, 2020), the periscope is focused on a man who has given his all to create peace, tranquility and progress for his people and the Niger-Delta region as a whole.
Gradually, our distinguished senator is stepping into the septuagenarian club, healthy, hearty, resolute and focused. As he ages, it is never a dull moment for a man who has spent the greater part of his life to render selfless service to humanity.

Senator Nwaoboshi is down to earth and corporate-smart, from the various experiences of home-bred grooming,grand master himself,is an accomplished businessman, technocrat, politician and grassroots mobilizer on his own merit. A man of immense mettle and a completely detribalized human being with a profound depth of character, whose humility, devoid of discrimination, embraces all and sundry, he soars like an eagle and exudes reverence and integrity. A pragmatic leader full of benevolence, he gives hope to the hopeless, Job to the jobless and welfare and succor to the poor and needy. To everyone who crosses his path, he is a political light.He is a friend to all, a role model to the young Politicians, a helper to many and a visionary man bubbling with the ideals of entrenching a united, peaceful, harmonious vision for his community and the world. Honest, transparent, dependable, uncomplicated and full of wisdom, Senator Nwaoboshi can change you effortlessly, with his word.

Describing Nwaoboshi as a child of circumstances with a great destiny is like stating the obvious.It is often said that some were born great, while others attained or achieved greatness. For Nwaoboshi, it is a combination of being born great and working hard to attain greatness.

At 63, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi has packed in that relatively old age, a record of achievements that is the envy of his peers. Born on June 29th, 1958 in Ibusa – Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, his parents Obi Francis Nwaoboshi and Obi(Mrs) Agnes Nwaoboshi, may not have imagined the great heights their then little child was destined for. But as the legendary Professor Chinua Achebe would say, a chick that will grow to be a cock is known the day it was hatched.

Peter Nwaoboshi was born in 1958 in Delta State, Nigeria. Nwaoboshi attended St.Thomas Teachers College, Ibusa where he obtained his West African School Certificate in 1976. In 1986, he graduated from University of Benin where he obtained a Bachelor of Laws. He also has a Master of Laws from Delta State University.

Nwaoboshi began his career in 1979 as an aide to Samuel Ogbemudia the then Governor of the now defunct Bendel State. Subsequently, he was appointed Chairman of the Nigerian Railway Corporation. In 1999, he was also a political adviser to Governor James Ibori. In 2000, he was appointed Commissioner for Agriculture and Special Duties in Delta State where he served in that position till 2006. In 2008, he was appointed State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party in Delta State. He served for a second term as State Chairman in 2012 and in 2014 resigned to run for senate.

In 2015, he was elected into office as a Senator representing Delta North senatorial district in the National Assembly. He was subsequently appointed Chairman Senate committee on Niger Delta. In 2019, he was re-elected into the senate under the People’s Democratic Party,For five years that he is at the helm of affairs as Senate Committee Chairman on Niger Delta, the Niger/ Delta region experienced massive development in all the sectors. His achievements are endless. He succeeded in turning the fortunes of the region around with the available resources. Senator Nwaoboshi’s developmental strides speak volumes. Most of his legacies are still being enjoyed in the region presently.

Nwaoboshi distinguished himself in all the sectors he served. He is arguably one of the most successful politicians the Niger Delta have produced in recent times. His influence and popularity at the Upper chambers were not earned through a walk in the park, rather by the dint of his determination to make his people happy. His story is a very loaded one, his development efforts also extended to the Niger Delta region even though he is still a two term senator. He was deeply involved in negotiations with Niger Delta agitators because of his present position as the Senate Committee chairman on Niger Delta ,which let to peace in the region. Of course, where there is peace, there is development.

If one counts every infrastructure dotted all over the Niger Delta, a greater percentage of them would definitely bear his finger of approval and influence .Even his ardent critics concede to him that his sojourn in office garnered stellar propensities that have till date remained a yardstick for measuring performance in that resource – rich region of Niger Delta.
A PDP chieftain, Ambrose Elofu-Dike, who described the celebrant as a dependable and trusted politician who could take bullets for his friends while fighting for equity and justice, salute the courage and resilience of the Ibusa-born Political tactician to humanity.

As this enigma celebrates his birthday today, I join other teeming Aniomas,Deltans and Nigerians to wish him a happy birthday and pray that God grant him more strength to carry on’.
Amen.

Happy birthday sir!

Ike Philip Abiagom, Publishers

[dropcap] I[/dropcap] rejoice with my Senior brother, father ,a leader, a true patriot, the author of ‘Doctrine Of Necessity’, a stabilizing voice in our democracy, my mentor, my boss, the longest-serving Politician in Delta State on the occasion of your 63rd birthday. Your sterling leadership qualities have provided an essential stabilizing force in the Red Chamber. We, your Sons, and the nation at large admire and respect your wisdom, fairness and dedication to duty.

Your transformation has a parallel with the transformation of Saul to Paul. Your conversion to democracy has been total. “As a Senator you organized your colleagues; as an unprecedented two-term Senator you have not only stabilized the Senate and therefore the polity especially at a critical time you have also given the Senate character. You have become one of the most outstanding figures of our democracy and its symbol of forthrightness and courage.

You are a perpetual lesson in service and we are proud to learn at your feet. At Sixty-Three, we thank God for your life; a life of many stories; a life of service to man and to God; a life of fulfillment. We can only pray that the Almighty whom you have so faithfully served grants you many more years in good health so that you continue in your service to your Nation and humanity. Like wine you are only getting better with age. On behalf of my family and the good people of Oshimili North Local Government Area, I wish you many more years of fruitful service, good health and the blessings of the Almighty.”

Happy birthday the Boss of Bosses!”

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n line with the effort to reposition the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta North, a nine-man reconciliation committee has been inaugurated to reconcile all aggrieved members of the party.

Inaugurating the members of the committee at the Senatorial District office of the Party at Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government area, Delta state, the chairman of the party in the district, Dcn. Moses Iduh revealed that in closeness to party leaders and faithful followers, observed that a good number of them in virtually all wards and local government areas were aggrieved.

Iduh, while noting that some of the grievances were a result of the fallout from the recent congresses conducted by the party and anxiety of not securing political appointments and other forms of empowerment, said such scenario was capable of compromising the peace and unity of the party in the district.

He said, in line with Chapter 4, part V (2a) of the PDP constitution, the party deemed it fit and proper to constitute a nine man reconciliation committee with the mandate to reconcile all aggrieved members of the party in the nine LGAs in the district.

The committee, chaired by HE, Rt. Hon. Prince Sam Obi had Barr. Bridget Anyafulu, Chief Samuel Akom, Evelyn Elogwu, Chief Barr. Zealiwe Ojeogwu, Dr. Austin Obidi, Pharm. Paul Enebeli and Hon. Fred Ofume as members while Sir Emmanuel Eboh would function as scribe to the committee.

The chairman in an acceptance speech on behalf of the committee members thanked the PDP Delta North Senatorial Chairman for the confidence reposed in them to serve the party and promised not to fail the party on the onerous task bestowed on them.

He assured the committee’s diligent and painstaking commitment in carrying out the assignment of reconciling all aggrieved members of the party across Delta North Senatorial District without fear or favour, even as he sought the Chairman’s availability for occasional consultation in the course of carrying out the assignment.

Dignitaries present at the inauguration were PDP South-South Zonal Executive, Dcn. Chux Nwaebuni; PDP State Secretary, Chief Obi Nzete; PDP Chairman, Oshimili South LGA, Ogbueshi Dada Okonji; Delta State Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije; Chief Godswill Obielum; Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ochor Ochor and Prof. Ikechukwu Ewenwa.

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]busa town in Oshimili North Local Government Area has inaugurated new Ibusa Youth Council to manage their youth affairs for the next four years.  The Obuzor of Ibusa, Obi Louis Nwaoboshi who was flanked by his Council of Chiefs, inaugurated the officers in his palace on Saturday 27th June, 2020.

Swearing in the new Exco,the Obuzor of Ibusa, Obi Louis Nwaoboshi charged the newly inaugurated council to work for security and peace of the community. He urged them to stamp out insecurity and cultism for peace and development of Ibusa Community.

Obi Louis Nwaoboshi further advised them to carry everybody and every family along in their administration, liaise always with the paramount ruler and his Council of Chiefs, use dialogue and work as an indivisible entity. He warned that on no account should crisis be allowed to erupt in the community, stressing that Ibusa had passed the age of crises.

Obi Louis Nwaoboshi commended the electoral committee headed by Hon.Innocent Esewezie for conducting a free and fair election devoid of crisis and partiality.

In his response, the new President of Ibusa Youth Council, Comrade Ifeanyi Asiodu said as far as he was concerned there was no winner and no vanquished,stressing that all of  them won the election. He promised to carry everybody along and consult the paramount ruler and his Council of Chiefs when necessary.He said the cardinal point of his administration was to fight insecurity and make sure that peace reigned supreme in Ibusa community. He called for support of everybody and promised not to disappoint Ibusa people.

The President General of the newly inaugurated Ibusa Youth Council,Comrade Ifeanyi Asiodu,further thanked the Obuzor and the Electoral Committee for the seamless process that produced the executives and pledged to lead the group to greater heights, particularly in the areas of crime control and youth empowerment.

Moreover,the Chairman of the 2020 Ibusa Youth Council Executive Electoral Committee and Executive Assistant to the Governor on Youth Development,Hon.Innocent Esewezie,also said it was a laborious journey,guided and supported by His Royal Majesty,Obi Louis Nwaoboshi, that produced the new executive after an election adjudged to be the most peaceful among youths in the state in recent times.

Honourable Esewezie thanked his committee members and other stake holders in Ibusa for their keen interest in having a well organized youth body in the community and urged the new executive to justify the confidence reposed in it by the entire Ibusa community by living above board in its activities.

During the inauguration,the Delta State Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr Ifeanyi Egwunyenga,who was represented by a Director in his Ministry, Mr. Ben Morka, presented a Certificate of recognition of the Youth body to Comrade Asiodu for the Ibusa Youth council to use as their operational office.

By: Ike Philip Abiagom