Peter Nwaoboshi hits three scores

It was an assemblage of power and clout last Sunday as the high and mighty converged on Ibusa, Delta State, to celebrate with Senator Peter Nwaoboshi as he held a thanksgiving service to mark his 60th birthday.
The thanksgiving service at Saint Augustine’s Catholic Church, Ibusa had more than two scores senators in attendance as they came in droves to honour one of their own. They were led by Senate President Bukola Saraki. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa led other eminent persons from the South-South to the event while the retinue of royal fathers lent traditional flair to the august occasion.
Senator Nwaoboshi, who represents Delta North at the National Assembly, had turned 60 on June 29. He was all smiles during the thanksgiving service as he cut the birthday cake and thanked the people for giving him the opportunity to serve.
The elated chairman of the House Committee on Niger Delta could barely contain his joy at the turnout of well-wishers who took turns to salute him for his contributions to humanity.
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