President Muhammadu Buhari has sent greetings to Deputy Senate President, Sen. Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege, as he turns 56, August 3, 2019.
The President also felicitates with the National Assembly, Sen. Omo-Agege’s friends and family, and political associates on the auspicious occasion.
He urged him him to stay focused in pursuing the interest of the nation, and ensuring that his passion for helping the underprivileged in his constituency remains his priority.
In a statement on Saturday by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, the President salutes the Deputy Senate President’s “courage and party loyalty, especially in his election as the first Senator from Delta State to emerge as Deputy Senate President”.
“President Buhari prays for longer life, good health and wisdom as Sen. Omo-Agege serves his people and the nation”, it added.
Similarly, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has eulogized Omo-Agege on his 56th birthday.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, the Speaker said lawmakers like Omo-Agege would shape the 9th National Assembly positively in the next four years.
“I want to use this medium to specially congratulate the Deputy President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Ovie Omo-Agege as he clocks 56.
“Indeed, at a time when the Nigerian Parliament, specifically the 9th National Assembly, plans to come up with legislation that would better the lives of the citizens, a gentleman and fine legislator like Distinguished Senator Ovie Omo-Agege will go a long way in contributing to such legislation with his new age, which comes with additional responsibilities.
“As an icon of democracy and a dogged fighter for Nigerian Parliament, I believe Distinguished Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has all it takes to join hands with like-minds and make the 9th National Assembly worthwhile for Nigerians.
“I wish to specially say a big happy birthday to this legislator per excellence,” the Speaker said.
While wishing the Deputy President of the Senate good health and continuous protection from the Almighty, Speaker Gbajabiamila wishes Distinguished Senator Omo-Agege a successful tenure in the next four years.
