Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Sunday attended the thanksgiving service of Hon. Samuel Oghenevwogaga Mariere on his appointment as Chairman of the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), held at Saint Paul’s Anglican Church Evwreni in Ughelli North Local Government Area.
Governor Oborevwori also commended the Church for its steady support and prayers, even as he recognized their contribution to the achievements of his administration.
Speaking during the thanksgiving service, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori said the Church has no doubt played a major role towards the success of past and present administration of the state, specifically through prayers, adding that the government’s commitment to aiding the Church in fostering a God-fearing state remains blessed by the hand of God.
Represented by the Chief of Staff Government House, Hon. Johnson Erijo, the governor praised Hon. Samuel Mariere for always returning to God in thanksgiving for His Grace upon his life and those of his family, saying that thanksgiving always ushers in more blessings from God.
Venerable Eghere in his sermon titled “A Token of Appreciation” said the importance of thanksgiving to God cannot be over-emphasized, stressing that God always opens more doors for those who seek His face in thanksgiving.
Acknowledging God’s faithfulness upon him and his family, Hon. Samuel Mariere thanked God for His mercies saying that his appointment as Chairman SUBEB is divine. He also appreciated the state Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori for finding him worthy to serve.
The thanksgiving service was attended by the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, some serving and former members of the State Assembly, Civil Commissioners, Chairmen and Members of Government Boards and Parastatals, Royal Fathers, Permanent Secretaries, other top government functionaries, political heavyweights, PDP faithfuls as well as other well-wishers.
