I am deeply humbled and sincerely grateful to everyone who took the time to send in congratulatory messages, make phone calls, pay courtesy visits, and attend my birthday celebration. Your love, kind words, and presence made my special day even more memorable, and I do not take it for granted.
I would especially like to extend my profound appreciation to the esteemed dignitaries who honoured us with their presence and goodwill:
• My boss, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, and his amiable wife, Ambassador Osaretin Idahosa, whose presence added great value to the celebration.
• My great leader and former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Pius Odubu, for his warm wishes and fatherly support.
• The Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Musa Ikhilor and his amiable wife for their great support.
• The Chief of Staff to the Edo State Governor, Hon. Gani Audu and his wife for their solidarity and encouraging words.
• My dear friend and dependable ally, Hon. Valentine Asuen (DVD) for his unquantifiable generosity and encouragement.
• The Administrator, Office of the First Lady, Edo State, Mrs Edesili Anani for her motherly presence.
• Edo State Commissioner for Women and Social Development, Barr. Bisi Idahomi
• Edo State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Paul Ohonbamu
• Edo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Samson Osagie.
• Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole.
• The APC State Secretary, Engr. Lawrence Okah and other members of the APC State Executive.
• Edo APC Women Leader, Mrs Betty Okoebor.
• Members of the APC Local Government Executives.
• The MD and Management Team of the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba.
• The Vision Brothers.
• And Other great personalities too numerous to mention .
I also acknowledge the various groups, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers who took time off their busy schedules to join us physically and in spirit during the birthday celebration days. Your support and presence meant the world to me.
However, I want to specially mention:
• Members of Staff of the Deputy Governor’s Office for their inspiring felicitation.
• My able Personal Assistants
• My personal staff for their diligence and dedication in carrying out assigned and unassigned tasks.
• Members of my immediate and extended family for their solidarity and support.
• My brothers and sisters and all my friends in diaspora for their good wishes and support
• And members of my Sapele Road Community for their support.
May the Almighty God bless you all abundantly. I pray that joy, peace, and divine favour never depart from your lives. As you have celebrated with me, may you always have reasons to be celebrated.
With heartfelt gratitude I say a million thanks!
Signed:
Hon. (Dr) Pius Alile
Deputy Chief of Staff
To Edo State Governor
