Oyegun, fmr national chairman of APC
The
All Progressives Congress, APC, Sunday felicitated with its
immediate-past national chairman,Chief John Odigie-Oyegun on his 79th
birthday.
The
party in a birthday greetings described him as a man of many positive
firsts.
“He
distinguished himself during his work in the Civil Service where he
rose to become one of the country’s youngest permanent secretaries;
served as first-elected governor of Edo State and played a major role
in ousting the military junta as one of the pro-democracy activist.
“As
the first-elected APC National Chairman, he led the party to victory,
ousting the failed PDP 16 years reign in Nigeria. Chief Odigie-Oyegun
in his general conduct; progressive and patriotic devotion to duty
has deservedly earned the title of an elder statesman.
“We
join family, friends, associates and other well-wishers in praying
for a long, continuously rewarding and healthy life as he continues
to contribute to the growth of our great Party and national
development”, said a statement signed by Yekini
Nabena, Ag.
National Publicity Secretary of the party.
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