2015: Obuh qualified to be governor, says Macaulay, Delta SSG ASABA—Secretary to Delta State Government, Mr Ovuozourie Macaulay, has described a governorship aspirant in the state, Mr. Tony Obuh as a near perfect gentleman, who served the state diligently and qualified to be governor, adding he has all it takes to manage a complex state as Delta. Macaulay also the Supervisory Coordinator, Isoko Federal Constituency, Project Obuh 2015, said Obuh “always discharged his responsibilities with smiles on his face. He is someone you can trust with great responsibilities while you sleep, never tired and one without complaints.” He spoke at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, Agbor, during a thanksgiving mass for Obuh, who voluntarily retired as Permanent Secretary from the state civil service after 32 years of meritorious service. Macaulay, who was Obuh’s immediate boss until his retirement, described him as a dependable man, intelligent and full of initiatives and prayed to God to lead him aright. Obuh, in his remarks said that what appear to be an impossible mission was ending graciously after 32 years, adding that he started in the civil service in the then Bendel State as an administrative officer. The civil service work he emphasized, gave him a new attitude to life and people, shaped and molded him and challenged him with responsibilities that made him strong. He commended Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of the state for the opportunity given him to serve which had made him finished strong, adding that he remains grateful to various Heads of Service he served under as they impacted positively on his life. Rev. Fr. Joseph Ugboh in his sermon said that there was dignity in labour and fulfillment for those that work actively in building the kingdom of God on earth. Consulting God through thanksgiving, the priest said there was need to put God first and God he noted cannot disappoint those that put their hope in Him.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 05:38:50 +0000