LEO OGOR @57: AN ODE TO THE LEGISLATIVE GENERAL


By Nelson Egware


Since joining the House of Representatives in 2003, the man Rt. Hon. Leo Okuweh Ogor has never looked back from delivering democratic dividends to the people of Isoko Federal Constituency whom he represents at the green chambers.

He has since become a leading voice in the National Assembly amidst his achievements as a fantastic lawmaker and leader of the PDP Caucus in the House of Representatives.

His services to our country and contributions to our democracy are innumerable. He has combined the ingenuity of a legislator per excellence with humility and genuine feelings and thoughts for the less privileged and downtrodden in the society.

Hon Leo Ogor, popularly referred to as the "General" by his colleagues and followers because of his exploits in the green chambers has had a glittering 13 years political career in the House of Representatives, where against all odds, he was elected Deputy Majority Leader in the 7th Assembly and now as Minority Leader in the 8th Assembly.

As an apostle of the Leo Ogor political ideology, I can testify to his devotion to excellence, commitment, simplicity and integrity. These qualities will continue to be a source of inspiration to all of us whose lives he has touched in various important ways.

At 57, despite all his achievements in life, Hon Leo Ogor is not yet a fulfilled man as his dream of putting smiles on the faces of the people is yet to be fulfilled.

Hon. Leo Ogor has been Chairman of several Adhoc Committees of the House including the Pentascope Investigative Panel, Malabu Oil Block Sale, Single Windows System, BOFIA Amendment Act Committee, Adhoc Committee on the poor services of GSM service operators in the Country, Chairman Adhoc Committee on Rice Import Quota and Duty Payments and many others.

Between 2003-2015, Hon. Leo Ogor sponsored 10 Bills and over 50 motions and has made quality contributions to other motions at plenary and Committee sittings.

In August 2013, Rt Hon. Leo Ogor was honored as House of Reps Member of the Year by the Delta Role Model Awards and also in October of same year he was recognized by the Niger Delta Achievers Merit Awards as Legislator of the year. In May 2014, Hon Leo Ogor was again recognized for Excellence in Grassroots Empowerment as well as the African Child Prize for Legislation at an impressive ceremony held at the Ladi Kwali Hall Sheraton Hotels & Towers, Abuja. He was also chosen among Our Heroes of Democracy by Newswatch Communications Plc.

Oyibo Isoko as he is fondly called back home has several projects to his credit. The development of the Isoko Nation has remained the cardinal point of his representation and he has been religiously committed to the cause of development of the Isoko Nation and other parts of the State.

A patriotic Nigerian whose love for the nation is uncompromising, he has been a leading voice in the national discuss. In this era of political defections, Hon. Leo Ogor is die-hard, patriotic and loyal party man, an embodiment of party loyalty and an epitome of integrity. He has remained one of the rallying points for his party the People's Democratic Party PDP, providing credible opposition to the ruling All Progressive Congress APC at the Federal while also providing massive support for the PDP led government in his home state of Delta.

As a beneficiary of his benevolence, I am proud and privileged to be associated with him and will continue to be inspired by his numerous acts and deeds.

A devout family man, Hon Leo Ogor is happily married to his beloved wife Peace Oghenekaro Ogor and their union is blessed with beautiful children who are doing exploits in their various disciplines.

On behalf of my family, I join your numerous supporters and well wishers in celebrating a life of active service to humanity as you celebrate your glorious 57th birthday. It is my prayer that God will continue to grant you good health and peace of mind and above all favour to do more exploits as you continue in the service of our fatherland.


Nelson Egware, is Special Assistant, Media to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State

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