A former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, a former Chairman of Maiduguri Metropolitan Local Government, Gambo Lawan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Sir Oladipo Okpeseyi, a former Managing Director of The Guardian newspaper, Mr Martins Oloja and a former Editor of Daily Independent newspaper, Mr Akpandem James have sent some inspiring goodwill messages to the publisher and editor-in-chief of THE CONCLAVE (online newspaper), Mr Sufuyan Ojeifo on his 58th birthday which happened on August 6.
Kalu, who is representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, wished Ojeifo a happy birthday and many more fruitful years in life while Gambo Lawan, who was national chairman of Grassroots Democratic Movement (GDM), one of the parties under Abacha’s transition, wrote: “Congratulations, my dear brother on your birthday. More power to your elbow in your writings and editorial professionalism.”
Sir Okpeseyi wrote: “Hey Suffy @ 58, glory be to God Almighty for His mercies. We all wish you belated happy birthday and very many happy returns of the day in exceedingly good health and abundant Grace of God now and always. Congratulations my dearest brother, more grace always.”
Mr Oloja penned the following message: “Re: Ojeifo@58…Congratulations, my brother. You are worth celebrating as a journalist. You are one of the original ones still standing. Your resilience, your hard work, your command of the tool of this trade, (English language) have thrilled me as a media professional. I know you. You are richly blessed. May the good Lord continue to bless you and family in Jesus’ mighty name.”
Read Mr James: “My dear brother, I join friends and colleagues to felicitate you on the occasion of your 58th birthday. You’ve come a long way and there’s no doubt that you’ve made visible marks on the paths you have trodden. I can only wish that the grace of God will continue to abide with you as you journey along life’s pathway. The future looks brighter than the past. Keep going, it’s going to be great and marvelous. Congratulations. Happy birthday.”
A former member of the Senate who represented Akwa Ibom Northeast from 2003 to 2011, Senator Effiong Dickson Bob felicitated Ojeifo on his new age and prayed for wisdom and God’s protection in the years ahead.
An Editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Alhaji Ismail Abdulaziz wrote: “Congratulations and many more blissful years, my brother. You have contributed significantly to the journalism profession. The legacy would be cherished by generations to come.”
A former Minority Whip in the House of Representatives, Hon Samson Osagie, PhD, sent this message: “Happy Birthday to you, my dear brother. May God continue to grant you many more years of celebrations.”
A former General Manager of Lagos Signage Company, Mr Mobolaji Sanusi, wrote: “Sufuyan, Congratulations as you add another year. Many happy returns paddy mi.”
A US-based businessman, Mr Tex Wariboko wrote: “I wish you a very happy and fulfilling birthday my brother. May God grant your supplications and continue to bless you abundantly.”