*Council Boss Celebrates Birthday with Widows*

Chairman, Ovia South West Local Government Area, Comrade Destiny Oghayerio Enabulele celebrates his birthday today as scores of widows across Ovia South West Local Government were hosted at the Chairman's guest house.

The event was graced by top dignitaries in political and religious spheres, some of whom were; the Ovia North East Local Governement Chairman, Hon. Scott Ogbemudia, Chairman, Esan North East, Hon. Austin Okobhoile, Vice Chairman, Ovia North East Local Government, Hon. Maureen Ekoragbon, Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Ovia South West LGA, Chief Peter Ajayi, Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC), Ovia South West LGA, Engr. Ikponwomsa Omorodion, amongst others.

While addressing the gathering, Chief Peter Ajayi, Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), OviaSouth West Local Government described the Council Chief as one who has the interest of the less privileged at hand. He further described him as an honest and lovable person who has carved a niche for himself through self struggle, noting he remains among the best three performing Local Government Chairmen in Edo State.

The Council Chief expressed his joy for living to witness yet another year on planet earth. He said what informed his decision to play host to the less privileged on his birthday is because of his humble background, adding that giving back to the needies is an opportunity to appreciate God for blessing him as against celebrating his birthday at the beer parlour.

He further enjoined other stakeholders in the society to use their special days to assist those who are in need of one thing or the other, so life can be better for all.

Some of the beneficiaries includes; Mrs Bose Ehiaruwa, Mrs Usenbor Felicia, Mrs Uwangue Patience, Mrs Arigbe Gladys, Mrs Agabi Christiana, Mrs Enogheghase Rebecca, Mrs Inneh Queen, Mrs Roseline Ebose, Mrs Dora Otasowie, Mrs Margaret Igbe, and Mrs Alice Osarenkhoe among others.

One of the beneficiaries, Mrs Arigbe Gladys, in her speech, said the gesture being extended to the widows by the Council Chief is a very rare one, adding that it is not commonly practiced among top notched in the society to consider the widows, father and motherless children, moreso, the needies in the society. She however enjoined her fellow widows not to be disparaged by their present condition.

Describing her husband, Mrs Tessy Enabulele said her husband can’t be compared with any one’s in the world. In her words, ‘I can not compare my husband with anyone in the world, he is very nice to me, he is loving and caring’. She charged the widows to be hardworking and take the duty as wives very seriously and not blame the demise of their husbands for their woes.