ASABA/Delta State: Prof. (Mrs.) Rukevwe Ugwumba, a distinguished medical practitioner, politician, philanthropist, and socialite, has extended her warm felicitations to the immediate past Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, on his 61st birthday.
In her statement, Ugwumba, a Canada-based Uwheru-born Professor of Medicine and Family Health and founder of the Jesu Marie Empowerment Foundation (JMEF), lauded Senator Omo-Agege for his exemplary leadership and dedication to democracy in Nigeria. She described him as a “distinguished leader, champion of Nigerian democracy, and a pride of Delta State.”
“Happy birthday, Your Excellency, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Deputy Senate President of the 9th National Assembly,” Ugwumba said. “Today marks another remarkable moment in your life as a true statesman and leader of great repute. On behalf of myself, my family, and the Dr. Ruky Political Support Group, we wish you many happy returns.”
Reflecting on Omo-Agege’s tenure in the Senate, Prof. Ugwumba highlighted his significant contributions to national development. “You were the Deputy President of the 9th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and you made the nation proud,” she noted. “Your Excellency, as always, I admire your dedication, wisdom, courage, and selfless service to our great nation. Your contributions to national development have been unprecedented and beyond remarkable.”
She further expressed her prayers and best wishes for Omo-Agege’s future, saying, “May your 61st birthday be a celebration of greater opportunities to come, more achievements, and more legacy. May this day bring joy, peace, and celebration to you and your family.”
Prof. Ugwumba, who served as Special Adviser on Health to former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan and as a Consultant to the Senate Committee on Health, also prayed for Omo-Agege’s gubernatorial aspirations. She expressed her hopes that he would become the Governor of Delta State in 2027, emphasizing his potential to bring excellence in leadership and significant development to the state.
“Your Excellency, I pray that God grants you good health, strength, and wisdom to continue serving our nation and humanity,” Ugwumba said. “I also pray for you on behalf of millions of Deltans that support you, and my political support group, that your mandate be realized in 2027, as governor of Delta State. Congratulations, Your Excellency. May your days be long, healthy, and happy.”
