By Palmer Ogheneyole Nathaniel
…………dedicates Award to God, Humanity
The Rotary Club of Asaba Downtown, has bestowed on the Right Honourable Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Olorogun (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori, the prestigious Leadership Service Award, for his exceptional, exemplary and meritorious service to the state and its people
The award was presented to Oborevwori over the weekend during the occasion of the installation ceremony of Rtn. Odinigwe Odigie (PHF+1), as the 2nd President of Rotary Club of Asaba District Downtown for 2021/2022 Rotary Year Rotary ( District 9141) at Orchid Hotel, Asaba, Delta State.
Speaking during the ceremony, Chairman of the Installation Committee, Rtn. Nnamdi Honnah said the award was reserved for those who have distinguished themselves in the service to the society especially in the areas of education, society and socio-political development.
“This special award is an initiative of Rotary Club of Asaba Downtown aimed at recognizing outstanding achievements among distinguished personalities who have contributed immensely to Education, Community, Socio-Political, and have stood and supported Peace and Unity”.
“We are very much aware that over the years, you have been in the forefront in Leadership endeavours hence this presentation of the Leadership Service Award to you”, he said.
Continuing, “As you may be aware, Rotary is an international organization of professionals who provided humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build peace and light up the world. Rotary is base on core values, services, fellowship, diversity, integrity and leadership. These are the values we live by and the values we strive to bring to communities we serve”.
Responding, the Speaker who was represented by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr Dennis Otu said that he was humbled by the Leadership Service Award, promising to do more for the state and the larger society.
“This Leadership Service Award is inspiring. I am humbled by this award. Thanks for this recognition. Thanks for this wonderful honour. It is highly appreciated. I never knew that my efforts to the society are being noted and monitored for a day of honour like this”, he said.
Oborevwori who also double as the National Deputy Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of state legislatures of Nigeria, added that; “This Leadership Service Award which I am dedicating to God and humanity will encourage me to do more for our people because to whom much is given, much is expected. Certainly, today is not for long speeches and so once again, thanks and God bless all you in Rotary Club of Asaba Downtown for this great Leadership Service Award”.
