By Ignatius Sagbama (Society Reporter)
The Board of Trustees and National Executive Committee of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has congratulated two illustrious citizens of Niger Delta Region, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and former governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriakeon, on their birthdays.
While Fubara turned 51 years old, Dickson is celebrating his 60th birthday anniversary.
According to PANDEF in a statement on Wednesday January 28, 2026 by it's national chairman, Ambassador Godknows Boladei Igali, a retired diplomat and former federal permanent secretary, though the birthday celebrations of the two men this year occurred at a solemn moment across the Niger Delta region, the Niger Delta people nonetheless thank Almighty God for what PANDEF described as the "gift of these great leaders".
PANDEF noted in the statement that "In the varied efforts by our leaders at different levels to properly position the South-South geopolitical zone, it is incontrovertible that these two persons continue to stand out. At 51 years of age, Governor Fubara continues to impact the socio-economic landscape of Rivers State in spectacular and distinctive manners and speed. Today, Rivers State is adjudged a leading centre of growth and progress in Nigeria.
"Equally, in his previous role as Governor of Bayelsa State and now a member of the upper chamber of the national legislation, Senator Seriake Dickson at the occasion of this diamond jubilee is a testament to true statemanship. He remains a voice of reason, candour and reckoning in the Senate and national politics".
The statement said PANDEF "salutes in particular, their individual and combined contributions to the sustainable development and peace of the South-South. Equally, more profound is their continued impact on nation building and democratic consolidation, governed by equity, fairness and justice. PANDEF takes the occasion to salute it other leaders and selfless citizens whose strenous efforts, oftentimes, are not always mentioned.
"We convey the collective prayers of the entire people of the Niger Delta for the continued outpouring of the blessings of Almighty God upon both of them and all our peoples", the PANDEF leader, Ambassador Igali stated. NNL.
