My goal as a Gov is to leave a lasting legacy says Oborevwori

* Calls for more prayers

* As PFN dedicates national secretariat in Delta

By Jon Egie

For a lasting legacy of development Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has again called for more prayers to enable his administration succeed.

The governor made the call today, Wednesday, August 21 when national leadership of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) led by Bishop Wale Oke paid him an official visit at the Government House, Asaba.

According to the Governor his goal while in office is to leave indelible mark for which he will be remembered when he has left office.

Boasting that for the short period in office his administration has delivered significantly in infrastructure and human capital development across the state and expressed optimism of doing more as he progresses into the span of his tenure.

He attributed the prevailing peace in Delta State to the fervent prayers of the church especially the prayer warriors that are committed to ensuring that his administration succeeds.

” Throughout the period of protest, Delta State was peaceful because we were praying during the protest.

“I am here to serve the people. I want to do what I will be remembered for so that by the time I leave, they will say he has done this and that. I am not here to please man but God.

“Before you leave, pray to God for permanent peace in Delta State because that is the only way development can come”.

He commended the PFN President and the church for praying and supporting his election.

“As the PFN President, you stand in the position of a father to us in Nigeria and we know your capacity as a prayer warrior and I know that you are praying for this nation.

“As it is today, we need prayers so that we can succeed especially those of us in authority. Your prayers will always guide and order our steps to do what is right at all times.

Gov Sheriff in a pose with national leadership of PFN during the visit

“Your coming today is a blessing to the body of Christ in Delta State. You prayed for me when I was aspiring and the PFN in Delta State also stood by me. It was a challenging time but the will of God like I asked for, prevailed.

“When it was announced that I won in 21 out of the 25 Local Government Areas, it did not end there. There were series of court cases, 38 in number but God did it for us.

“Therefore, as you are here again, we seek your prayers against insecurity, for progress and above all, for peace and stability of our state and country,” he added.

Earlier, the PFN National President, Bishop Wale Oke told the governor that they were in Government House to honour him in line with the Biblical injunctions.

Bishop Wale who applauded the developmental strides of the Oborevwori’s administration in the state, said they were in the state for the dedication of the State PFN secretariat where prayers would be offered for sustained peace and development in the state.

While saying that the Delta PFN secretariat was the largest in the country, he expressed appreciation to the state government for its role towards its realisation, even as he paid glowing tributes especially to the governor for his contributions.