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The governor described the pastor as a blessing  to this generation during the birthday celebrations held in Ibiyeomie's honour at the Salvation Ministries headquarters  in Port Harcourt.

Wike commended the cleric for his numerous contributions to the development of the state and the country.

He said that the state has been privileged to have a pastor like Ibiyeomie who he described as a strong pillar whose prayers has helped to stabilise Port Harcourt.

Wike added that celebrating the cleric was the right thing to do and would serve as encouragement to younger ones to live worthy lives.

“I believe  in celebrating  achievers while  they are still alive. Pastor David Ibiyeomie  has lived a life worthy of celebration. In spite of the fact that we give him nothing , he has always  continued to intercede for us.

“At the time we were having  challenges, he interceded for us. Today, the state is enjoying  relative  peace because of his prayers and spiritual  support,” he said.

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Wike noted that Ibiyeomie had lived a life of  legacies and has touched humanity in numerous ways.

The overwhelmed pastor, in his remarks, thanked Wike for honouring him.