The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, has felicitated with two of his close friends, Professor Emmanuel Ufuophu-Biri, Rector of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, and Olorogun Jaro Movudu Egbo, Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, on the occasion of their birth anniversaries today.
Sir Festus Ahon, the Chief Press Secretary to Delta State Governor.
Ahon described Professor Ufuophu-Biri as “a shining light in academia whose life and career continue to inspire many within and outside Delta State”.
Widely celebrated as a reform advocate and prolific scholar, Ufuophu-Biri has lectured in prestigious institutions including Harvard, the University of Memphis, the University of South Florida, and Abertay University in Scotland. He has earned numerous accolades such as Most Productive Head of Department and Academic Personality of the Year, and was honoured by the Oghara Kingdom with the traditional title of Omoko of Oghara for his exemplary service to education and humanity.
On Olorogun Jaro Egbo, the Governor’s spokesman extolled him as “a lawyer, politician, and grassroots mobilizer whose track record in public service speaks volumes.”
As Chairman of Ughelli North, Egbo has distinguished himself through people-focused initiatives such as a monthly environmental sanitation programme that has improved public health, as well as free medical outreaches and other community welfare projects. A respected Knight of St. Christopher of the Anglican Communion, Egbo also holds the traditional titles of Amerode of Ughelli Kingdom and Ogidigan of Agbon Kingdom.
Ahon further noted: “Professor Ufuophu-Biri remains a pillar of scholarship who has molded countless students into leaders and professionals, while Olorogun Egbo exemplifies a servant-leader whose compassion and dedication to his people remain exemplary.”
He stressed that their birthdays on August 23 are not only personal milestones but also a celebration of their remarkable contributions to education, governance, and the development of Delta State.
