At the inauguration/birthday thanksgiving service of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State held at the Living Faith Church along Ibusa Road , Oshimili South Local Government Area of the State, Oborevwori maintained that his relationship with the people at the grassroot was very key in his Political Sojourn and Will never stop.
The Governor stated that ” what I just have to say here today at this my 60th birthday thanks giving Service is that you all know me very well, I am still trying to fit into the shoe of a governor you all know my relationship with the people at the grassroot, is very key and will not stop”.
Governor Oborevwori appealed to Deltans to be patience with in, stressing that more appointments will come and there will be more development in the State, as he thanked all the leaders for their show of love to him.
He however explained that the celebration was on two folds, first is to give God all the glory for a successful inauguration as Governor of the State and secondly is to appreciate God for adding another year for him.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori said”with immense joy” I have come to the church today to give thanks to God for His goodness, faithfulness, sustaining grace and blessings over my life”.
The Governor pointed out that at the age of 60yrs, he is healthy strong and in sound mind. He is blessed with a wonderful family, It is the Lord’s doing and it is marvellous in his eyes.
He recalled that when he came into politics of Delta State, he did not have the ambition of becoming Governor like many Politicians, it was purely out of desire to contribute my quota towards the growth and development of the State.
When I look back at my life’s journey, I realize that God has his hands upon me even when I did not know or acknowledge Him. I have every reason to come into His sanctuary to give all the glory to him because am who I am today purely by the grace of God, Oborevwori stated.