BY JOEL GRANDBALL
FOUNDER of Ejovi Family Foundation, Chief Johnbull Ejovi, has said that he owed all that life has given him to God having lost his father when he was 12.
Ejovi stated this at at Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta State, during an event organized by his children and family to mark his 70th birth anniversary.
He said: “The journey of my life is far compared to where I am coming from and whatever thing I have done that made the children to put this together is by God’ grace.
“My father had me at old age and when I was 12, he died at about 97 years and I have always told my children that I never had any experience of him.
“I am giving the glory back to God because if not for God, it would have been a different ball game and I want to appreciate my children for celebrating me while I am still with them.
“My friends and business associates mean so much for me and I want to say thank for celebrating with me.”
The traditional ruler of Agbon Kingdom, HRM Mike Omeru, Ogurimrime I, congratulated Ejovi on the birth anniversary and prayed God to protect and guide him.
Chairman of the ceremony, Olorogun Andrew Oru while speaking, described Ejovi as a perfect gentleman and a man that is well-respected in the society
He said: “The reason why we are here is to celebrate a man who has done very well. Two things that are important in the life of a man are the day he was born and the day of death.
Also, Chief Mike Ikuku while congratulating Ejovi described him as “a very nice man”. He added: “I knew him while I was working in West ministers dredging and he has been gentleman, honest and good businessman who loved friends.
“It is my prayers that he fulfilled his destiny in life even as we celebrate with him today.”
A bossom friend of the celebrant, High Chief Emonena Victor Egukawhore Wayles while celebrating with Ejovi said, “The history of Ejovi will not be complete if I am not mentioned in it.”
Wife of the Chief Ejovi, Chief MrsEjovi offered prayers of longevity for her husband just as she appreciates all that came to celebrate with her husband.
Dignitaries that graced the event includes Governor Sheriff Oborevwori; his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme; Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor; Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpovwowo, High Chief Andrew Oru, Albert Akpomudje SAN, Pinnick Amaju, Obi Cubana, Perry Pays and others.
