– Hails Herย Undaunted, Energetic And Innovative Passion To Serve Vulnerable Nigerians
The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, worldwide has saluted Dr Betta Edu on her 38th birthday, describing her as a compassionate and innovative Niger Delta Youth that cares for the vulnerable.
In a press statement by its Spokesman, Comrade, Bedford Berefa Benjamin
, IYC described the Minister as not just an embodiment of achievements but a good Ambassador of Nigerian youths, from the Niger Delta region.
โWe join Nigerians across ethnic and religious divides whose lives have been touched by Dr Eduโs empathy and passion for the less privileged to celebrate her as she turns 38.
โWe are extremely proud of our daughterโs achievements as Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation; she stands out in the crowd as an undaunted, compassionate, resilient, energetic and innovative Niger Delta youth with a passion to serve vulnerable Nigerians.
โAs she turns 38, we wish her a blessed birthday and many more years of good health, happiness and service to humanity and Nigeriaโ, the statement said.
The IYC further urged Dr Edu never to falter or waver in her pursuit for a better society and new lease of life for the poor and downtrodden in line with President Bola Tinubuโs renewed hope agenda.
โAs our daughter celebrates yet another new year, IYC would want her to dedicate it to the poor in our society, we urge her to do as usual by dedicating her birthday to the pursuit of a better society and a new lease of life for the poor and vulnerable in our midst in line with the poverty alleviation policy which is the major component of the renewed hope agenda of Mr Presidentโ
The IYC commended Edu for leaving a trail of excellence in all public offices she has held, noting that she is a rare breed and role model for Nigerian youths from the oil-rich region.
โWhether as a Student Union Government Vice President at the Prestigious University of Calabar, Special Adviser on Community Health , Director General of Primary Healthcare Development Agency and Commissioner for health all in Cross River State, before moving to National Woman leader of a National political party or as Minister in the federal cabinet, Dr Edu not only distinguished herself but left an indelible mark of excellence,we want that to continue.
โShe is a rare breed, a role model who has provided hope, mentorship and inspiration to millions of young people around the country.
โWe do not doubt that our own Edu, the pride of Niger Delta, will keep the flag flying and keep making us proudโ, the statement added.
