The Director General, Delta State Orientation Bureau, Barr Eugene Uzum has showered encomiums on one of his mentees and now Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security, Comrade Engr. Emmanuel Udoka as the young man laid his father to rest at his village of Agba in Onicha-Olona community of Aniocha North LGA, Delta State.
Uzum who graced the burial ceremony amidst tight schedule, underscored the importance of Udoka in the system, adding that the stress of coming was worth it.
The vibrant lawyer and politician, prayed for his fellow appointee in Okowa’s Government, asking God to replenish his pocket after giving his dearly beloved father a befitting burial.
Uzum acknowledged that the SSA is man of service, a team player and an astute believer in the Stronger Delta Agenda, maintaining that he would soon be a sought after in the politics of Aniocha North and beyond.
He urged Udoka to remain steadfast and consistent in his various efforts to stem insecurity in the state, especially at the Warri areas, stating that God would empower him with wisdom, strength and capacity to do all that is required for Deltans to continue to live in peace and harmony.
Earlier, the Builders Association of Nigeria, Uwvie Chapter had joined their member, Engr. Udoka to receive Barr Uzum through wedging of kolanuts, after which Uzum reciprocated along side those in his entourage.
He was accompanied by the CEO of Revive Africa Initiative, Comrade Ogheneyole Ugaga Talks, a Delta State Exco member of National Youth Council of Nigeria, Comrade Tomi Wojuola, an SA Media to Governor Okowa, Comrade Anslem Etolor, Media Assistant to the Orientation DG, Comrade Moses Obiemeke and others.
The father to the SSA and Diokpa of Agba (Obunze Agba), Onicha-Olona, High Chief Michael Uyadizia Dibie died at the age of 91. He was celebrated even in death.
