Governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa and BBNaija winner, Efe Ejeba
hehehehe........After
flexing in Jos, winner of the Big Brother Naija reality show, Efe Ejeba
has finally met with his state Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa.
The Governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, today received Delta
State-born Big Brother Naija winner, Efe Michael Ejeba and called on
youths to remain focused in discovering their talents.
While speaking at the ocassion, Governor Okowa urged youths to focus on their dreams and find ways to improve themselves.
“wherever our youths find themselves they should be focussed in
achieving their goals, the youths have latent talents deposited in them
they must find ways to develop them and apply them, if you have a
calling, you must not allow that calling to die, you (Efe) despite your
calling, you listened to your parents and went to school which gave you a
good foundation.”
“It was obvious that there was no controversy about your
winning, you avoided the vices, and showed that you are focused; our
youths should find a way to discover their talents, they should stay
committed to their dreams and pray to God to achieve it,” the Governor said, adding, “there was no issue of sentiments or tribalism, it shows that you are truly, a Nigerian.”
Governor Okowa, his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro and members of
the State Executive Council received Efe who was accompanied on the
visit by his parents and members of his family.
The Governor who congratulated Efe on behalf of the government and people of Delta State, asserted, “there
is no doubt that you have made us proud, a lot of Deltans are happy
with the way you conducted yourself in the Big Brother Naija House, when
it came to time for voting, it was obvious that there was no
controversy about your winning, you avoided the vices, and showed that
you are focused.”
“I am happy that the Okpe Kingdom has given you that
recognition and you are obviously an ambassador of Delta State and
Nigeria; getting to the top may not be easy but, it is also difficult to
sustain; you (Efe) have attained that level that a lot of people are
looking up to you and it is our prayer and hope that you will rise and
keep rising, you have our prayers, be committed,” Governor Okowa advised.
Vanguard reported that Okowa urged the BBN winner to be prayerful
for God to direct His parts, promising that the state would partner with
him on talent discovery of youths.
Efe had earlier told the Governor that he was in Government House
to show his appreciation to the government and people of Delta State,
stating, “I am truly grateful for all you have done, you have
unprecedented number of youths working for you and I say, thank you to
everybody that has supported and voted for me.”
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