President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with former Rivers State Governor, Dr. Peter Odili, on the occasion of his 76th birthday, describes him as a respected leader and statesman.
Tinubu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, lauded the efforts of Odili in the transformation of Rivers State while serving as governor.
The President noted that Odili, a medical doctor turned politician, is celebrated for his significant contributions to the state, particularly in the area of infrastructure,
including building durable roads and providing sustainable electricity through independent power projects.
He added that Odili is also celebrated for
developing human capacity in health and education through his founding of the PAMO University of Medical Sciences in his home state of Rivers.
The President commended Dr. Odili’s humility, leadership, and mentorship, which have shaped generations of leaders driving local, state, and national development.
The statement read: “President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Peter Otunuya Odili, CON, on his 76th birthday.
“Dr. Odili, a respected leader and statesman, was the governor of Rivers State from 1999 to 2007.
“President Tinubu joins family, friends, and the people of Rivers State to celebrate the former governor on this momentous occasion.
“The President salutes Dr. Odili, recalling his valiant strides in ensuring the infrastructural development of Rivers State, especially by connecting major parts of the state through durable roads and providing sustainable electricity through independent power projects.
“The President acknowledges the landmark efforts of the founder of the PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Rivers State, in developing human capacity in health and education for the benefit of the present and future generations.
“President Tinubu celebrates the statesman renowned for his unaffected humility and facility for mentoring and raising generations of leaders who remain at the fulcrum of impacting local, state, and national development.
“The President commends Dr. Odili for his service to the nation, patience, grace, and notable strength of will.
“President Tinubu prays for more years of good health, joy, and happiness for Dr. Odili and his family”, the statement added.
Odili was first elected governor in 1999 and got re-elected in 2027 under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
