In what seems to exemplify politics without bitterness, Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated his Rivers counterpart, Gov. Nyesom Wike, on the conferment of the Award of Excellence in Public Service on him by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Wike has distanced himself from the presidential bid of their party, the Peoples Democratic Party, based on its refusal to drop Iyorchia Ayu as the chairman.
Okowa is the running mate to Atiku Abubakar.
But on Saturday, Okowa noted that Wike was bestowed with the distinguished award in Infrastructure Delivery in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in the development of Rivers.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, the Delta governor hailed Wike for his tremendous contributions and sterling infrastructural development Rivers.
He stressed that Wike’s strides in Rivers were visible to even his critics.
Okowa added that Wike had “performed superlatively for the state and for the country and deserved to be honoured with the prestigious award’’.
ALSO READ: Wike has a point but it’s too late to ask Ayu to go – PDP
He stressed that Wike had transformed Rivers with various life-changing projects.
“On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta, I congratulate a man of courage and great sagacity, an astute politician and a development expert, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, on his well-deserved honour.
“Since your emergence as governor of Rivers, you have left no stone unturned in your quest to bring unprecedented infrastructural and human capacity development in your state.
“As a politician you have been a great voice in national and contemporary issues facing our great party and country.
“Rivers people can attest to your doggedness, commitment and steadfastness in state craftsmanship, which indeed earned you the sobriquet ‘Mr Projects’.
“On this auspicious occasion of your recognition by Mr President, I join your family, friends and well-wishers to thank Almighty God for your life which has been marked by enduring accomplishments,’’ Okowa said.
