Pastor (Mrs. ) Joy Biyibi-Godson, who retired from the Delta State Civil Service, has been eulogised for her contributions towards the growth of the civil service and uplifting of Uvwie Kingdom.
The wife of the Initiator of Uvwie Dialect Restoration Initiative (UDRI), Mrs. Daboner Ruth Omonigho, gave the commendation in Asaba during a birthday party, organised by the staff of the Education Resource Centre (ERC) of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Delta State, in honour of Pastor (Mrs.) Biyibi-Godson.
She described the retired Pastor (Mrs.) Biyi-Godson is a committed community person, whose efforts towards the development of Uvwie were worthy of emulation, adding that as a civil servant, Pastor (Mrs. ) Biyibi-Godson added so much value to the educational development of the state.
In their separate remarks, a deputy director in the ERC Department, Mrs. Eguono Temiagin, the Secretary of Uvwie Community, Asaba Branch, Mr. Patrick Omagbemi, the immediate past Chief Inspector of Education (CIE) for Isoko North, Celia Babigha, a Chief Education Officer, Mr. Celestine Oseji and one of the organisers of the ceremony, Miss Kome Ejovi, described the celebrant as a quintessential administrator whose innovations and inspiring ideas were commendable.
They explained that the retired senior civil servant carried them along in the scheme of things, just as Mr. Omagbemi specifically stated that she had always been passionate about the growth of Uvwie Community.
Earlier in a short exhortation, Rev. Canon Odibeli of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Asaba, said it was a good thing to retire without blemishes, maintaining that it was necessary to thank God when one retired meritoriously from service.
While praying to God to strengthen the retiree, Revd. Odibeli recalled that so many things happened in service which according to him could lead to the dismissal or withdrawal of any officer from service.
Also speaking, the daughter of the celebrant, Pastor Olufumi Olaosun, said her mother was a woman of substance who consistently stood by the children.
Responding, Pastor (Mrs.) Joy Biyibi-Godson appreciated the organisers of the event for the support, saying that she was overwhelmed by the gesture.
Pastor (Mrs) Biyibi-Godson stated that she decided to celebrate her retirement and birthday with the orphanage homes in Asaba to give the orphans a sense of belonging in society, adding that she was happy to retire from the civil service.
