By Simeon OSAJIE
The Deputy Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon (Mrs.) Maria Omozele Oligbi-Edeko has celebrated Bishop (Dr.) Matthew Okpebholo, Bishop, Church of God Mission, Uromi on his birthday celebration.
In a statement, Oligbi-Edeko described Bishop Matthew Okpebholo as an educationist, a true man of God and a philanthropist per excellence who has provided solutions and contributed to the development of the state.
She also, described him, as a very simple clergyman with a kind heart, who has made worshipping God so appealing to the people.
Part of the statement reads: “On behalf of the people of Esan North-East constituency II, I Rt. Hon. (Mrs.) Maria Omozele Oligbi-Edeko, Deputy Speaker Edo State House of Assembly pray that the good Lord preserve his kind heart and keep it pure and may he build a thicker hedge of protection around you and your family in Jesus’ name. Happy birthday son of the most high God!”