EDO STATE ALGON FELICITATES WITH DEPUTY GOVERNOR SHAIBU ON HIS 51st BIRTHDAY


EDO STATE ALGON FELICITATES WITH DEPUTY GOVERNOR SHAIBU ON HIS 51st BIRTHDAY 

Comrade Shaibu’s progressive orientation has been an impetus for increased grassroots democracy. 

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria commends the quintessential Leadership Qualities of the Deputy Governor


The Edo State Branch of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria ( ALGON)  has sent message of congratulations to the State’s Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu on the celebration of his 51st birthday.

The association remarked in a statement today that the Deputy Governor has exemplified the best tradition of dedicated service to humanity. According to the statement by ALGON, ‘’ Comrade Philip Shaibu  has  risen from youth and students’ activism to  the premiere arena of electoral politics with the acquisition of legitimate credentials of a worthy leader and trusted ally of an equally progressive Governor.’’

Continuing, the association comprising the elected  leadership of all the 18  Local Government Areas  noted that ‘’ the fearless conduct and indefatigable courage displayed by Deputy Governor Shaibu in the 2020 historic march for enthronement of peoples ‘ democracy in the Edo State will remain indelible in the chronicles of times.’’ 

The Local Government Chairmen added that ‘’ the quality of the character and quintessential leadership profile displayed by Comrade Shaibu during the recent  internal APC crisis is a brilliant testimony to the sense of honour and dignity which defines the Deputy Governor.’’

ALGON expresses confidence that the political affinity and the synergy existing between Governor Obaseki and the Deputy Governor will spur increasing dynamics to propel Edo State to greater height as a political and economic powerhouse in South-South Nigeria and beyond.’’

The Association wished the Deputy Governor more years of healthy birthday celebrations as well as higher level of accomplishments in the service of the people.

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