Performing chairman of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, Godwin Ogorugba has applauded wives of his colleagues across the 25 council areas of the State even as he noted their vital roles in fostering peace and stability at home as a foundation for meaningful development in society.
Ogorugba gave the applaud Wednesday when his wife and first lady of Isoko North, Mrs. Veronica Ogorugba hosted her fellow wives of council chairmen of the 25 local government in Ozoro, headquarters of the council for their monthly prayer meeting and fellowship.
While commending his colleagues wives for what he called “unwavering” support to their husbands and the developmental efforts in their respective councils”, Ogorugba stated that “Today is not for long speeches. As women, you have been incredibly supportive to us as chairmen. You understand that for development to thrive, there must be peace in the home. Your prayers and encouragement have helped us greatly. I sincerely commend your dedication, prayers, and support for me and my colleagues across the state.”, the council chairman affirmed.
The monthly prayer and fellowship meeting, which rotates among the 25 local government areas of Delta State, featured deliberations and intercessory prayers for the peace, unity, and development of Delta State and its local government areas which is also aimed at fostering unity, peace, mutual support, and spiritual upliftment among the first ladies.
In her remarks, Mrs Ogorugba thanked and commended her fellow council chairmen wives for always keeping the home front for their husbands and their unflinching support and loyalty.
In their separate responses, the first ladies thanked the Isoko North council chairman, Godwin Ogorugba and his wife, Dcns Mrs Veronica Ogorugba for the warm hospitality and the massive infrastructural transformation across the council.
“We are truly impressed by the level of development we’ve seen while driving through the secretariat. We will go back and share the good work we have witnessed here with your brothers, your colleagues. Thank you for hosting us so graciously.”
The Isoko North first lady, Dcns Mrs. Veronica Ogorugba was joined at the event by her husband, Godwin Ogorugba; vice chairman of the council, Evelyn Aluta; leader of the legislative arm, Pascal Emelauha; secretary to the local government, Vote Umukoro; Head of Personnel Management, Mrs. Irene Onwodi; Treasurer of the council, Fejiro Elo Ogbogbo; councillors, supervisors and aides to the council chairman and council staff.
