The NNPC Ogunu Golf Resort in Warri has honoured Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori with a victory kitty to celebrate his triumph at the Supreme Court.
The tournament which held at the Ogunu Golf Resort last Saturday was teed-off by the Governor’s representative, Chief Vincent Oyibode. Others on hand to give support include; Speaker’s representative Hon. Austin Uroye; Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, former President of the Athletics Federal of Nigeria and member of the National Olympics Committee, Chief Solomon Ogba, Captain of the Golf Club, Chief Chris Odiete, Chief Moses Odibo, among others.
Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Oborevwori expressed appreciation to the Ogunu Golf Resort for the honour done him and thanked them for their support for his election.
Governor Oborevwori who was represented by the State’s Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Chief Vincent Oyibode, said he was elated on the honour done him and pledged to continue with the massive revamping of infrastructural development in the oil city and other parts of the state.
“I feel so elated because it shows that Deltans are happy that their mandates have been defended and affirmed by the courts of the land and that shows that Deltans voted for me and the celebration in every quarter is a pointer to the fact that I am the choice of the people.
Chairman of the occasion and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, who was represented by member representing Warri South Constituency 1, Hon. Austin Uroye, commended the Ogunu Golf Resort for celebrating Governor Oborevwori’s victory and pledged the support of the House to the development of sports in the state.
Earlier, Captain of the Ogunu Golf Resort Warri, Chief Chris Odiete said the club is comprised of men of goodwill, captains of industries and experienced professionals.
He said the club resolved to join others in celebrating Governor Oborevwori’s victory at the Supreme Court because of his outstanding accomplishments in the last eight months.
“We are very happy to join others to celebrate your victories at every level of trials. The coast is now clear for governance. As a true ‘Warri Boy’, you have hit the ground running.
“From the giant strides you have taken so far, it is obvious that you want to raise the bar and we know you will do great things in Warri and indeed the entire Delta. The good people of Delta State will stand with you through the entire journey.
“Golf is one good way to advertise Warri to the world and attract more investment opportunities. We use this opportunity to appeal to our dear Governor to consider a major Golf Tournament for Ogunu Golf Resort Warri, to be named Warri Open Golf Tournament,” Odiete concluded.
