Ikpeazu hails Wike on 55-year birthday

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has sent a message of congratulations the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, on his birthday.

Wike, who was born on December 13, clocked 55 years on Thursday.

Ikpeazu in a message by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Onyebuchi Ememanka, describes his Rivers State counterpart as “an icon of democracy, a bastion of courage and strength, an uncompromising fighter for justice and equity, a defender of due process, an apostle of sustainable development and above all, a beloved brother and dependable ally.”

Okezie Ikpeazu said in today’s Nigeria,Wike “stands tall on issues that affect our nation, especially our democratic practices.”

The Abia State governor, who said he was grateful to God for the gift of Wike to Nigeria’s democracy, prayed that the “Almighty God grant Governor Wike many more years of strength, character, conviction, courage and service to our fatherland.”

The statement added, “Governor Ikpeazu, on behalf of his family, the Government and People of Abia State, wishes Governor Wike a wonderful birthday and a prayer to God for sustenance of life.”