The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Secretary to the State Government and current Director-General of the State Capital Territory Development Agency, Chief Patrick Ukah, as he clocks 60 years on April 10.
Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, said that Chief Ukah remained a great political tactician and exemplary administrator, who had contributed immensely to the growth of the public service of the state.
The governor noted that Ukah had had outstanding service to the state, serving as Commissioner for Information in 2015 – 2019; Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education from 2019 – 2021, and Secretary to the State Government from 2021 – 2023.
“On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta State, I congratulate an illustrious son of Okpanam and Delta, Chief Patrick Ukah, a great sports administrator, marketer and politician of repute and an outstanding patriot, as he celebrates 60 years.
“As a commissioner and SSG in the state, you were exceptionally committed to the cause of providing leadership to achieve set goals for our dear state,” Oborevwori said.
Governor Oborevwori joined family, friends and associates in celebrating Ukah and prayed that Almighty God would strengthen and grant him good health in his continued service to the state and mankind.