Tinubu Describes Oborevwori as Bridge Builder, Model Political Leader, at Son’s Wedding

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has been described as a unifying force and exemplary political leader by President Bola Tinubu.

By Correspondent

Tinubu added that the Delta State Chief Executive is a “unifying force and exemplary political leader.”

Tinubu passed the commendation in his message through the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Olorogun Festus Keyamo, SAN, at the wedding ceremony of the governor’s son, Mr. Clinton Oborevwori to his bride, Knowledge Davidson, held at the Living Faith Church in Asaba on Saturday.

In the president’s remarks, Keyamo praised Governor Oborevwori’s dedication to serving the citizens of Delta State since taking office, describing him as a “governor for everyone”, irrespective of their political or religious backgrounds.

Tinubu echoed that if leaders focus on unity, rather than division, Nigeria can become a better place for all.

To the newly wed, the president charged them to put their marriage on faith and to respect their marital vows. The host, Governor Oborevwori thanked President Tinubu and other guests, for honouring gracing the occasion.

While eulogizing the President, Oborevwori said: “Mr. President has entrusted the Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo, to represent him here, and he spoke very well, bringing joy to the people of Delta. “We are particularly delighted as he is our in-law, with the bride having ties to our community.

“It is a great honour for the Oborevwori family to celebrate the marriage of my son today. The ceremony went splendidly, and we give praise to God.

“It brings immense happiness to a parent to witness their child enter marriage after nurturing them to this stage.”

He counseled the couple to deal with each other patiently. “No marriage is perfect; perseverance is key. Marriage is an ongoing journey, built on patience and mutual respect. Prayer is essential for achieving a peaceful and prosperous home,” the governor said.

The Chairman of the occasion, Zamfara State Governor Alhaji Dauda Lawal, added that marriage is a noble union that demands exemplary lives and charged the newlyweds to emulate Governor Oborevwori’s inclusive leadership style.

The wedding attracted guests from within and outside the Niger Delta, including the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, Governors Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Agbu Kefas (Taraba), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Sim Fubara (Rivers), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Caleb Muftwang (Plateau), and Dapo Oyebanji (Ekiti).

Others were Usman Ododo (Kogi), Hope Uzodinma (Imo).

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