A BEFITTING EULOGY TO BARR. SALAMI DEEDAT OZIGI ON HIS BIRTHDAY TODAY.
—-A golden fish with selfless service in his blood.
By Otori Ozigi
The man Deedat, the Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Kogi State, is a visionary leader imbued with the hallmark of purposeful leadership that is the testament of his exemplary character and administrative astuteness.
He has proven beyond every reasonable doubt that integrity and loyalty is a necessary traits in any political firmament, under this democratic dispensation.
He has distinguished himself as a reliable, dependable,competent, loyal and trustworthy personality.in Kogi politics.
Barrister Deedat has earned the trust of his principals,the former governor of Kogi State Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello and the present Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ododo Ahmed Usman and other major stakeholders in the polity.
Little wonder therefore that he has carved a niche for himself creditably in the discharge of his duties as the general overseer of the Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Kogi State, over the years.
As he marks his momentous birthday today, I wish to pay glowing tribute to this quintessential and exemplary servant leader of our time.
I pray that goodness and mercy shall fall in pleasant places for the amiable and easygoing gentleman, who has brought fresh ideas in the running of his very sensitive and dynamic Ministry.
Barrister Deedat is a lover of his people, who has touched several lives and impacted positively on the good people of Kogi State, through his quiet and silent philanthropy.
He is very focused, diligent, dynamic, pragmatic, innovative and result-oriented in the performance of his duties and responsibilities over the years.
I pray for his continued wisdom, long life, sound health, and prosperity.
He is living a lifestyle worthy of emulation by all and sundry.
He is a grassroots political icon and a peace loving leader, who has written his name in the sand of time.
Little wonder therefore that, encomiums and goodwill messages are pouring in from different quarters for Barrister Deedat,a man who is doing things differently to the glory of God and mankind.
On behalf of myself and my family, I say happy birthday sir.
Otori Ozigi, a veteran journalist and PR Consultant, writes from Okene, Kogi State
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