**Date:** September 5, 2023
The Director General of Prosperity Cup, Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on his 58th birthday. In his congratulatory message, Akpe lauded Senator Ewhrudjakpo for his humility, brilliance, hard work, dynamism, and meticulousness.
Akpe described the deputy governor as an administrator with exceptional insight, vision, and a strong sense of patriotism, not only toward the development of Bayelsa State but also Nigeria as a whole. He commended Senator Ewhrudjakpo’s administrative abilities and unwavering commitment to the vision of Governor Senator Douye Diri, which has contributed to peace, harmonious co-existence, and enhanced productivity across the state.
Furthermore, the Director General highlighted Senator Ewhrudjakpo’s dedication to hard work, which played a crucial role in realizing the governor’s vision for the sports sector in Bayelsa over the past three and a half years. Akpe affectionately referred to the deputy governor as “Mr. Fix It,” emphasizing his swift responses to various issues, which contributed significantly to the success of the Prosperity Cup.
Akpe expressed the LOC’s pride in collaborating with the deputy governor to make the Prosperity Cup a success story, driving unprecedented grassroots development and talent promotion. He concluded by extending warm birthday wishes to Senator Ewhrudjakpo, praying for many more years of good health and accomplishments to come.
