Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Monday attributed his emergence as governor of the state to God.
The governor stated this at a reception after his inauguration’s thanksgiving and 60th birthday anniversary service at the Living Faith Church, in Asaba.
He said it was God’s favor that brought him thus far, as he never thought he would become the governor of Delta.
Oborevwori said, however, that his relationship with the grassroots and common man would not be affected by his meteoric rise to as governor of the state.
He said that his relationship with the people at the grassroots was very key in his political sojourn and would never stop.
“I want to start by thanking all of you who have come to celebrate with me. Your presence means a lot to me.
“What I just have to say here is that you know me very well. I am still trying to fit into the shoes of a governor.
“You all know my relationship with the people at the grassroots, that relationship is very key and will not stop.
“I want every one to be patient, more appointments will come and there will be more development for the state, even as I sincerely thank all our leaders for their show of love to me,” Oborevwori said.
Oborevwori, who had earlier at the church service, appreciated God for his life said; “With immense joy, I have come here today to give thanks to God for His goodness, faithfulness, sustaining grace and blessings over my life.
“My celebration today is in two-fold, first is to give God all the glory for my successful inauguration as governor of Delta State and secondly is to appreciate God for adding another year to me.
“When I joined politics, I did not have the ambition to be governor. Like many politicians, it was purely out of a desire to contribute my quota towards the growth and development of our state and country.
“But by divine orchestration, I found myself serving as Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly in the 6th and 7th assemblies, and now governor.
“So, I have every reason to come into His sanctuary to give all the glory to Him because I am who I am today purely by the grace of God,” he said.
Oborevwori also added, “when I look back at my life’s journey, I realize that God has had His Hand upon me even when I did not know or acknowledge Him.
“In my years of unbelief and disobedience, He was there guiding, guarding, and protecting me.
“Now that I have come to the knowledge of His saving grace and Lordship, it is important that I consciously and intentionally engage in this spiritual activity to honor His name because it is not everybody that lives to the age of 60.
“At 60, I am healthy, strong, and in sound mind; He has also blessed me with a wonderful family. It is the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in my eyes.”
He appreciated his spiritual father, Bishop David Oyedepo, immediate past Delta Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa and former Gov. Emmanuel Uduaghan and others for their prayers, support and guidance over the years.
Former Govs. Okowa and Uduaghan, congratulated Gov. Oborevwori for attaining the diamond age and welcomed him to the league of elders in the society.
Among the dignitaries were Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra and Edo State Gov. Godwin Obaseki, represented by his deputy, Philip Shuaibu and Bayelsa Gov. Douye Diri, represented by his deputy, Sen. Lawrence Ehwrudjakpor.
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, represented by Sen. Aminu Abbas; Oyo State Gov. Seyi Makinde, represented by the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Debo Oguntoyin; Delta Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme; former Deputy Governor Chief Benjamin Elue.
