Amori Leads Niger Delta States’ Thanksgiving, Donates N17.2m To Church

BY JOELSON EBOH

THE Chief Adviser to the Governor of Delta State, Sena­tor Ighoyota Amori has, joined other faithful at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Benin City, for the ethnic pre-harvest thanksgiving of the Niger Delta States.

The event, held as part of the church’s mid-year thanksgiving programme, was a celebration of faith and culture, with wor­shippers adorned in their traditional attires to mark the Ethnic Day. It was orga­nized to thank God for His blessings over the first half of year 2025.

Senator Amori, while ad­dressing the congregation, expressed gratitude to his friends, political associ­ates, and supporters who responded to his call for financial support towards the thanksgiving.

In an extraordinary show of transparency, the Chief Adviser read out the names of contributors and the amounts donated, stating, “In appreciation of their kindness and to the glory of God, it is only right I acknowledge everyone who supported this cause.”

The congregation re­sponded with cheers and praises, commending Senator Amori’s open and accountable approach. An attendee who chose to remain anonymous re­marked, “There are people who wouldn’t have an­nounced the full dona­tions. I used to be one of such, but Senator Amori has shown a different ex­ample today.”

Senator Amori present­ed a cheque of ₦17.2 mil­lion to the church, repre­senting the total amount raised on behalf of himself, his family, staff of his of­fice, and his three constit­uent groups: traditional, business, and political.

In his remarks, Amori declared, “Today, I’ll show you why I’m a politician,” a statement that resonated with the congregation as a testimony of purposeful leadership and dedication to the service of God.

Senator Amori used the opportunity to extend his special appreciation to several key personalities and institutions who con­tributed to the success of the thanksgiving..

In his prayers, Rev. Fr. Joseph Bolokor thanked God for the life of the Chief Adviser and for God’s con­tinuous blessings on him and all that supported him in the thanksgiving.

The thanksgiving was a joyous celebration of unity, accountability, and generosity, with many de­scribing it as a reflection of Senator Amori’s com­mitment to using his office for the benefit of both God and humanity.