Oborevwori, Service chiefs expected as Ika welcome ex-CDS Irabor on Saturday

Delta Governor Oborevwori, Service chiefs expected as Ika welcome ex-CDS Irabor on Saturday

Delta Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori and the top brass of the nation’s Armed Forces are expected to grace a reception for the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor in Agbor tomorrow, July 8. The ceremony is organized by the people of Ika Federal Constituency.

Also expected at the occasion are the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Tessy Diai.

The former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, and 11 monarchs from the federal constituency expected to give a touch of tradition to the homecoming of Irabor at the Public Field, Agbor, among several other eminent personalities in the land.

General Irabor was appointed CDS in January 2021 and stepped down on June 19, 2023. He was formally pulled out of service by the top brass of the services on June 29, 2023.

Speaking ahead of the event, the Vice Chairman of the Organising Committee, Rear Admiral N.P Agholor (rtd) said described General Irabor as a kinsman in whom the community is well pleased with his service to the country.

“General Leo Irabor is our kinsman, colleague, friend and brother in whom we are well pleased. He has distinguished himself in service and acquitted himself after an unblemished service to the nation. It is because of this and the honour he has brought to our land that the Ika people have decided to give honour to whom honour is due.”