By Peter Jonah
Yenagoa………….Deputy Speaker of the newly Inaugurated 6th Mobile Parliament of the revered Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide, Rt Hon Collins Okpako has rolled out barrels of gratitude and appreciation to Ijaw Nation, stakeholders, leaders and Parliamentarians for their massive and overwhelming support in making him the Deputy Speaker.
Okpako states that the love was massive and promise never to fail Ijaw Nation but work assiduously with the leadership of the 6th Mobile Parliament as well as the 9th NEC to make Ijaw Nation move to a greater heights.
The statement reads in full….
Thank you message to Ijaw Nation,
Firstly I give all the Glory to God for his mercies, protection, supplies and love all through the consultation and campaigns period, am forever loyal and committed to what gives him Glory.
I am overwhelmed with joy with the show of love and unwavering support showered on me before, during and after the election, please allow me to use this medium to thank the all of you who played pivotal roles in my emergence as the the Deputy Speaker of the 6th Mobile Parliament Ijaw Youths Council World Wide.
To the Governor of Bayelsa State, Sen.Douye Diri, please accept my gratitude for your support and creating a level plain ground for the process that has yeilded results all towards the betterment of Ijaw Nation..
All critical stakeholder, my respect is steadfast and solid, thank you.
And to my amiable most distinguished Senators from Central Zone, Western Zone and Eastern Zone, your support was massive, God bless the 6th Mobile Parliament, together we will do exploit and make Ijaw Nation proud
Yours in service
Rt Hon Collins Oduduba Okpako
Deputy Speaker of the 6th Mobile Parliament Ijaw Youths Council World Wide
