Respected group, Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has rolled out the drums in celebration of the 70th Birthday of a patriot and son of the Niger Delta, Prof Pat Utomi.
While celebrating the erudite scholar and economist, PANDEF, through the National Chairman, Ambassador Godknows Boladei Igali said, “I do convey my warm felicitations on the auspicious occasion of your 70th Birthday Celebration, which happy event took place on Friday 6th February, 2026”.
“This indeed is no ordinary feat, but the story of God’s unblemished love, grace and faithfulness that has brought you thus far in good health and soundness of mind. I am particularly proud of you, not only as a son of the Niger Delta, but as a true patriot of the Nigerian dream. Truly, you have shown great courage that is worthy of emulation.”
“Our prayer therefore, is that the Lord Almighty continue to bless and increase you in all things and may the years to come usher you into greater horizons beyond the imaginations of men; from strength to strength, successes heaped on successes. Once again, we congratulate you on this special occasion of your platinum jubilee of three scores and ten. “Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ (Phil. 1:6). Please accept the assurance of our very true regards” Ambassador Igali concluded.