To some people, the age 40 is a testament of accomplishments,To others,it is the beginning of testing or trial of new life situations that either define one as wise, bearing good sense of discernment and judgement of challenges ahead and having the wit to tackle such problems while others see the age 40 as just a number which should not attract appendages like achievements and aspirations, and so on,hence the idiomatic expression “a fool at 40 is a fool forever”
For Mrs Ibiama Dawari George, the wife of Dr Dawari Ibietela George, former member representing Akuku Toru, Asari-toru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, and 2019 governorship aspirant, 40 years is a blessed and remarkable age worth bringing together, friends, family and colleagues to share in the testimony of God’s goodness in her life.
The birthday drew a large gathering of VIPs, notably among whom was Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation and his wife Dame Judith Amaechi.
Others personalities included serving Senators and former colleagues of Dr George in the House of Representatives- Prince Ogbonna Nwuke,Dr Dakuku Peterside,Warman Ogoriba, Emmanuel Jime and Chief Patrick Obahiagbon whose good will speech at the occasion rekindled his reputation for verbosity. Also former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC, Rivers State,Ojukaye Amachree, and a Chieftain of the party, Engineer Dimkpa were dignitaries at the occasion. The family’s worship center, the Newlife Baptist Church pastors and members also attended .
Delivering his address, the Special Guest of Honour , Amaechi extolled the virtues of Mrs George which he listed as peaceful, prayerful,supportive and loving.
On her part,Dame Judith described marriage as one made in heaven saying ‘ he who finds a good wife obtaineth favour from God “as the character of Mrs George portrayed.
Dr George described his wife IB as quintessential woman, dependable, cultured and exemplary.
Responding to the outpouring of love and praise,Mrs George said her joy at 40 anchored on her relationship with God.
” At 40, my greatest joy firstly is my relationship with God because that’s paramount.
” God has been so faithful to me for keeping me this far.I’m not just living but living in his light through faith so I’m extremely grateful to God Almighty.”
Mrs George said she would continue her zeal for the things of God by drawing people closer to him and affecting more lives.
On life with her husband,Mrs George declared ” I call him the beloved of my heart.loving husband and God fearing.He is caring and selfless and I know God prepared him for me and I am grateful for that.”.
Other highlights of the event were the cutting of the birthday cake, group photograph,song rendition, dance ,birthday toast and prayers for extra- ordinary progress in new age as well as fortification of the celebrant’s family against the enemy.
Congratulations IB. The ORUMBELE family is exceedingly proud of you. At forty (40), you are an accomplished wife and dutiful mum. May your next forty years be as remarkable, healthy and fulfilling.
Congratulations IB. The ORUMBELE family is exceedingly proud of you. At forty (40), you are an accomplished wife and a dutiful mum. May your next forty years be as remarkable, healthy and fulfilling.