By Victor Bieni
WARRI- As Deltans continue to offer prayers and supplications to the number one Family in Delta State, a renown philanthropist, The Founder and Chairman of The Chief Ovo Edewor Foundation, Chief Ogheneovo Edewor {The Edjenkepo of Eku Kingdom) has joined well-meaning Deltans to pray for the speedy recovery of the Executive Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, his wife Dame Edith Okowa and daughter quick recovery after they tested positive for COVID-19.
In a statement made available to Newsmen in Warri, Delta State through his Senior Special Assistant On Media and Publicity, Mr Great Poyo he said:
“We are praying for the speedy recovery of your family. We pray the Governor His Excellency, Wife and daughter get well soon.”
The press statement reads in parts: “The Governor and his wife tested positive to COVID-19 on Wednesday, after their daughter contracted the virus and was confirmed positive some days ago”.
“I, Chief Ovo urged the Governor and the Okowa family to be firm and strong in faith and be optimistic that Almighty God who is the great physician would heal them of the dreaded virus”.
“I, Chief Ovo also admonishes Deltans that Corona Virus is real and not a respecter of your class status and ignorance is not an excuse”.
“As the Chairman and Founder of the Foundation, I urged Deltans to adhere strictly to all the prescribed public health protocols of social distancing, wearing of face mask, use of hand sanitizer and observance of personal hygiene to endeavour to stay safe”.
