Ereyitomi Hails Ibori at 68, Describes Him as Niger Delta’s Political Enigma
By: Celestine Ukah
The Member representing Warri Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Training Development Fund, Rt. Hon. Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, has congratulated former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on his 68th birthday.
Hon. Chief Ereyitomi described Chief Ibori as a great leader and political enigma who championed resource control and higher fiscal derivation for oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta.
According to him, Ibori is fondly remembered for his early infrastructural drive, road expansions, and efforts to connect remote riverine communities in Delta State.
He added that Chief James Ibori is more than a former governor. “He is a symbol of political strength, unity and grassroots empowerment,”
Chief Ereyitomi stressed that Ibori’s leadership from 1999 to 2007 rekindled hope among Deltans and positioned the state as a key player in Nigeria’s economic and political space.
The Federal lawmaker prayed for good health, long life and continued wisdom for the former governor, noting that Ibori’s voice remains relevant in the country’s push for inclusive development and leadership renewal
