...Delta Central Senator Ede Dafinone Celebrates Former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa at 67, Commends His Legacy of Public Service
WARRI, Nigeria — The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the former Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON, on the occasion of his 67th birthday.
In a celebratory message released on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Senator Dafinone praised the former governor’s long-standing dedication to governance, describing his career as an enduring legacy of leadership that spans from the grassroots level to the highest echelons of public service in Nigeria.
Speaking on behalf of the constituents of Delta Central, Dafinone joined family members, friends, and political associates across the nation to express gratitude to God for the life and achievements of the former governor. He noted that Okowa’s extensive contributions to the infrastructural, socio-economic, and political growth of Delta State remain a vital blueprint that continues to guide and inspire contemporary figures in public service.
"Your years of dedicated public service reflect an enduring commitment to good governance, selfless service, and the advancement of our people," Dafinone stated, acknowledging Okowa’s distinct footprint in the state's development.
The Delta Central lawmaker further offered prayers for the celebrant, wishing him robust health, divine wisdom, and sustained peace in the years ahead as he continues to contribute to the progress of the state and the nation.
Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, who served as the Executive Governor of Delta State between 2015 and 2023, and previously as a federal lawmaker in the red chamber, marks his 67th milestone amidst a flood of goodwill messages from political leaders and well-wishers across the country.

