Gbagi Celebrates Archbishop Avwomakpa on His Birthday

The gubernatorial flag bearer of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and former minister of state for education, Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi FNIM, OON has rejoiced with the founder of Christ Missionaries Crusaders Church, Archbishop God-dowell Avwomakpa on his birthday anniversary.

Gbagi in a statement on Friday April 21st 2023, by his Chief Press Secretary, Kenneth Orusi, joined the Warri-based end-time preacher, friends and associates in celebrating with the priest on the milestone.

He noted the contributions of the Archbishop to state-wide discourse and prayed that the Almighty God would grant the cleric longer life, good health and strength.

The industrialist described the septuagenarian as a remarkable public intellectual and formidable advocate for good governance whose contributions to Delta's growth are immeasurable and unquantifiable.

According to the former chairman, Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, “the man of God has never hesitated to speak out on Delta’s ills and criticize our leaders when they derail from the responsibility of providing good governance and deepening our democracy.

Gbagi further described the renowned minister as a voice of conscience, acknowledging his contributions to development and progress in the over five decades of pastoral work and his evangelical exploits.

He commended Avwomakpa’s sense of devotion, duty and compassion as a voice of conscience in Delta and Nigeria, at large, adding that the State owes him a debt of gratitude for his many years of service.

Gbagi said: “My Lord Bishop, your life has been one of devotion and duty to God and humanity. As such, your life speaks of humility and compassion*, he added.

Orusi Kenneth,

Chief Press Secretary to Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi FNIM, OON

SDP Governorship Candidate,

Delta State.

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