Over the weekend, I took out time to celebrate my mother on the occasion of her 75th birthday. I reflected on the care and love she gave to my siblings and I while we were growing up. I recalled her guidance, tutelage, and discipline, which helped to straighten our paths whenever we strayed. For all these and much more, I say thank you to my mother as she marks her 75th birthday.
I thank God for giving me the opportunity to express my gratitude to my mother for all she has done, while she is still alive. Many people never had the chance to celebrate their mothers or to say thank you; for some, all they could do was to say goodbye. Today, we are celebrating life, and I can proudly say thank you to my mother for moulding me into the man I have become.
Despite the challenges of growing up in Port Harcourt and especially not in the best of environments, she nurtured and guided me, ensuring I did not follow paths that could have derailed my future. Her strength, love, and discipline shaped my character and kept me focused.
I say thank you again and again. I have always thanked God in my private moments for my life, His grace, and His mercies. I have also thanked my mother privately, but today, as she marks her 75th birthday, I want to say thank you publicly, so everyone can join me in celebrating my wonderful mother. Her sacrifices and tutelage were not in vain.
Mama, I pray that God preserves your life so that we may celebrate many more milestones together.
I want to use this opportunity to thank the NDDC Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Chief Boma Iyaye; the Executive Director, Projects, Sir Victor Antai (PhD); the NDDC Directors; my friends; and all the well-wishers who joined me in celebrating my mother.
I give all the glory to God, the Almighty Father.
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