By Yahaya Idris, Lokoja.
Kogi State leader of the conference of 21 forum, C21F, and renowned youth mobilize, Comrade Jeremiah Benjamin Ojodale, has congratulated the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Chief Edward David Onoja alias CEDO on the occasion of his 48th birthday anniversary on Tuesday 9th August 2022.
In a congratulatory message he signed, Ojodale extolled the leadership qualities and astute contributions of the Deputy Governor towards the unity, growth, and development of Kogi youth and women folks, and, his support for the administration of Alhaji Yahaya Bello, Executive Governor of Kogi State and Nigeria in general.

Ojodele who is a former Welfare Director in the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Kogi State chapter said he was grateful to God for the smooth partnership between him and his principal and described him as divinely.
He prayed to God to grant him more wisdom as they jointly pilot the affairs of Kogi State.
The former State Chairmanship of the NYCN urged the Deputy Governor not to relent in his usual way of empowering young entrepreneurs aimed at making them self reliance.

Ojodale Said: “On behalf of our C21F members across the 21 LGAs, We wish to felicitate with our amiable Deputy Governor, a party stalwart and leader of inestimable value on the occasion of his 48th birthday anniversary celebration.
“Your Excellency, your indefatigable role as the Deputy Governor of our dear Kogi State has contributed to the remarkable and modest achievements recorded by this present administration”.
“Your life symbolizes a commitment to the ideals of diligence, humility, perseverance, focus, and dedicated service”.
“We join your family, friends, and well-wishers to thank Almighty God for His continued guidance, protection, and provision for you in the past 48 years of a life of forthrightness, outstanding, patriotic,m and service to humanity with which He has blessed you.”

He also prayed God to grant the Deputy Governor more strength, sound health and wisdom to fulfill promises he made especially to the youths.
This, we want to say we wish our amiable Deputy long life and prosperity.
