An early morning mass to mark the 70th
birthday of the National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Tom
Ikimi, took place in Benin City yesterday.
In his homily, Rev. Fr. Daniel Ewah of St
Joseph parish, Igueben, Edo State urged Nigerians to always express gratitude
to God for the gift of life.
Rev Ewah, who centred his message on
thanksgiving, noted that Chief Ikimi has cause to appreciate God for attaining
the biblical three scores and ten.
The cleric attributed the septuagenarian’s
achievements to God’s grace and enjoined him to allow God’s wisdom reign in his
life.
He described Ikimi as an instrument for
achieving peace and unity and encouraged the APC national leader to continue to
be the advocate of peace and unity in the society.
The morning mass to commemorate the birthday
was attended by Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole; his Deputy, Dr.
Pius Egberanmwen Odubu; Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Uyi Igbe;
state Head of Service, Mr. Jerry Obasele; former Edo State Governor, Chief John
Odigie-Oyegun; among others.
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