The Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and his Edo State counterpart, Mr Godwin Obaseki, on Sunday, felicitated Archbishop Margaret Idahosa as she clocked 80 years.
They spoke at a thanksgiving service held in her honour at the Church of God Mission convention ground, the Balm of Gilead, Benin City, Edo State.
Oborevwori said that he was happy to celebrate with Idahosa on her 80th birthday.
The governor who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, prophetically declared that Idahosa would live up to 150 years so that the Christian family and humanity would continue to tap from the grace of God upon her.
“Greetings from the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori; he has sent me to specially come and congratulate you on your 80th birthday anniversary celebration.
“The Arch-Bishop, my Governor, our Governor wishes you many more years, good health and prosperity, and may you live up to 150 years,” Oborevwori said.
He prayed that she would live long for the coming generation to continue to tap from the grace of God upon her life.
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki in his remarks corroborated the Delta State Governor, saying that from her look, Archbishop Margaret Idahosa would live up to 150 years.
Governor Obaseki who said he was happy to be present at the ceremony, described Idahosa as a mother who has passion for the work of God.
Archbishop Margaret Idahosa in a brief statement commended the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme for finding time to celebrate with her, praying that they would also live long in good health.
An ultra modern Hall built by the church was inaugurated to cap the celebration.
