As Delta State marks its 34th anniversary, Hon. Spencer Okpoye, Member representing the Ijaw Ethnic Nationality on the Board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), has extended warm felicitations to the government and people of the state. In a goodwill message, Hon. Okpoye described the celebration as a testament to the resilience, unity, and progress of the people of Delta over the past three decades. He emphasized the importance of sustaining peace, inclusiveness, and collective effort in building a brighter future for the state. His full message reads: “On behalf of the good people of the Ijaw Ethnic Nationality, I, Hon. Spencer Okpoye, Member representing Ijaw Ethnic Nationality on the Board of DESOPADEC, heartily congratulate the government and people of Delta State on the occasion of her 34th anniversary since creation. Thirty-four years ago, Delta State was birthed with the hope of unity in diversity, progress, and prosperity. Today, despite the challenges that have come our way, we have every reason to celebrate how far we have come as one people. I particularly commend the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, whose MORE Agenda continues to open new frontiers of development across the state. Your commitment to inclusiveness, infrastructural renewal, youth empowerment, and peace-building reassures us all that the future of Delta State is bright. As we celebrate this milestone, I call on all Deltans to continue to uphold the values of unity, peace, and hard work. Together, we can consolidate on the achievements of the past and build a stronger, more prosperous Delta for generations yet unborn. Happy 34th Anniversary to our beloved Delta State!” Hon. Okpoye urged Deltans to see the anniversary as an opportunity to rededicate themselves to the values of unity and resilience, noting that these qualities have kept the state thriving since its creation.