Briga News Nigeria
The Ijaw Publishers Forum, IPF, has celebrated two Ijaw illustrious sons Engr Matthew Tonlagha,Executive Director of Fenog Nigeria Limited and Chief George Ekpemupolo, former chairman of Warri South West local government Council, Delta State on their birth anniversaries.
It was learnt that the two personalities were having a coincided birth dates, which had been seen as a sign of great possibilities in Ijaw nation.
IPF described the duo as the pride of Ijaw Nation and Niger Delta at large, adding that their birth anniversaries are worthy of celebration.
The group in a statement by its national president, Comrade Ozobo Austin said the duo had contributed immensely for the development and the enduring peace in Niger Delta region.
According to the group, the two celebrants with track records had made Ijaw Nation proud, describing them as symbol of light in the Nigeria as a country.
The statement reads, “we love them. They are proud and illustrious sons of Ijaw nation. Their personal sacrifices to the peace in Niger Delta can’t be overemphasised. They brought thousands of people from the street. We acknowledged all their support to individuals and corporate bodies. We know they will continue to make us proud. It is part of our prayers for them to continue to enjoy God’s grace in their lives”.
IPF maintained that the celebrants had created massive jobs for the teeming youths in Niger Delta and are now employers of labour, empowering thousands of youths in the region.
The media professionals, however prayed for the duo to have more divine blessings, good health, more elevation and everything in life as they marked their birth anniversaries.
