Following the victory celebration of the just concluded Rivers Re-run elections, the Governor of River State, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday celebrated his 49th birthday at the Government House, Port Harcourt amidst friends and family.

The birthday celebration which was hosted by the governor’s wife, Justice Eberechi Nyesom-Wike was attended by friends and associates of the Governor from all the three senatorial districts of the state.

The birthday was marked by prayers, Christian songs of praise and tributes were also showered on the governor for the progress he has achieved in developing Rivers state.

Head of Service, Rivers State, Mr Rufus Godwins said that Governor Wike is a courageous and exemplary leader. He added that the victory of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) during the re-run elections was the best birthday gift for Governor Wike from the good people of Rivers State.

The first Lady of the state said: “I pray that God will continue to bless him and grant him the best of health making him live a very long and productive life. Everything he has passed through in life has strengthened him and made him a better person. It is God that gives him the strength to serve humanity with love and courage. I know that we shall grow old together and he will continue to succeed in everything he does,” she said.

Governor Wike however, used the birthday to rededicate himself to the selfless service of Rivers State and humanity. He said: “I will continue to lead Rivers State to greater heights through the implementation of quality programmes and projects.

He expressed gratitude to his wife, children, associates and good people of Rivers State for their support, love and prayers.