The Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, has extended warm felicitations to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, and Senator Matthew Urhoghide, Director-General of the Edo APC Governorship Campaign Council, on the occasion of their birthdays.
Governor Okpebholo praised Professor Yilwatda for his steadfast leadership and unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC across Nigeria and beyond, noting his strategic vision and commitment to party unity.
He also commended Senator Urhoghide for his dedicated service and enduring contributions to the growth and development of Edo State and Nigeria at large, describing him as a trusted ally and a true statesman.
“I join family, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating two distinguished Nigerians Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, our indefatigable National Chairman, and Senator Matthew Urhoghide, a proud son of Edo State. Both men have shown exemplary dedication to public service and the common good,” Governor Okpebholo said.
The governor lauded their impactful roles in advancing national development and promoting democratic values, describing them as beacons of hope and progress.
”On behalf of the Government and people of Edo State, I wish Professor Yilwatda and Senator Urhoghide many more years of sound health, happiness, and continued wisdom. May their legacies of service continue to inspire future generations,” he added.