Governor commends Pastor Ibiyeomie as he turns a year older

October 23, 2016 10:15 PM

As Pastor David Ibiyeomie clocks 54 years, Governor Nyesom Wike, has only kinds words.

The Rivers governor,

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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.