By Deborah Coker
Abuja, Aug. 8, 2025 Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta), on Friday, extended warm felicitations to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on the occasion of his 57th birthday.
Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial District in the birthday message made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Abuja, described Yilwatda as a principled and visionary leader whose life reflected dedication to service and nation-building.
He noted that Yilwatda emergence as the APC’s National Chairman stood as both a testament to his proven capacity and a call to bear with grace the national weight of steering the party towards unity, growth, and purposeful leadership.
“At 57, you exemplify resilience, clarity of vision, and an unshakable commitment to the ideals that strengthen both party and country.
“Your leadership comes at a time when our political space demands wisdom, balance, and the courage to act in the collective interest,” he said.
The lawmaker expressed confidence that the APC national chairman would continue to enjoy the health, strength, and clarity of mind needed to carry the weight of his high office.
He noted that his tenure held the promise of building bridges, fostering genuine unity within the party, and leaving a legacy of purposeful leadership in the service of Nigeria.
In the same vein, Nwoko also felicitated Chief Ighoyota Amori, a chieftain of the party in Delta on his 73rd birthday anniversary.
He described Amori as a consummate politician, seasoned statesman, and respected mentor whose decades of service had left an enduring mark on Nigeria’s political landscape.
“Chief Amori embodies the qualities of resilience, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to the advancement of our democracy.
“His guidance and leadership continue to inspire both his contemporaries and the younger generation of political actors,” he said.
The senator also commended Amori’s steadfast dedication to public service, his bridge building role in politics, and as well as his unwavering focus on fostering unity and progress.
“As he celebrates this milestone, I join family, friends, associates, and well wishers in honouring a life of impact, vision, and dedication.
“I wish him many more years of good health, strength, and wisdom.
“Chief Amori’s journey is a testament to what steadfast service and principled leadership can achieve. His voice and influence will continue to shape conversations and decisions in the years ahead,” Nwoko added.
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