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Egbema Agogo Salutes Virtuous mother on birthday, Describes her more mother,

happy birthday mom,

By EgbemaVoice,

Niger Delta youth leader comrade mingo F. Meshach Saya Ogumaka aka Egbema Agogo has celebrated mother Ala-ere Mrs. Tomaye Okoro Mingo Saya, The Amazon's of Egbema Kingdom, on her birthday anniversary, June 23, 

The youth leader mingo in a statement to the newsmen said he used this great opportunity to celebrate his mother as world class mom on her birthday, applaud her for all she have doing for his live and younger brother's and sister in the family,
He is think about a greeting that he can offer to his lovely mother that will encourage her to sit back, relax, and enjoy her special day to the fullest.
According to him, everyday I am grateful to have you in my life. Let today be another reminder that you’re the best, Love you mom,

Egbema Agogo describe mother as a virtuous woman, she is more than a mother, describe her as  the greatest woman he know, applauding her  for everything on this historical day, 

Glaring moods of celebration Friday declared that, if it weren’t for her I would never have become the person I am today, as publisher, graduate from renowned university, Delta State University Abraka,  an humants activist, president of AV, chairman and president of different organization, as community lover, Ijaw language advocate, founder of Izon Bibi worldwide, Egbema focus Group, member rescue Nigeria mission, and other professional body's, Thank you for being a role model, mother, and an amazing friend, most important of all, happy birthday.
He commended his mother for all her support and invaluable life lessons. Cheers to your best birthday yet.

Stressing further that, I’m so lucky to have a mother like you. You are my best friend, the best mom, and the best person I know. Happiest of birthdays to you.

Words are not enough to celebrate you mom, Roses are red, violets are blue. There’s no one I’d rather turn to you in times of trouble than you. Happy birthday to you mom, you’re the best.
Mom, you know how to bring your family together like none other, with encouragement message of look upon thee lord, he never fail and he can't fail, We really love you with all of our kind hearts and your dear mother Love for your children.

He revealed that, mom used to call him Torwei for christ, she become my hope builder and renewal of hope, even Sometimes life gets tough, but I always rest assured that I can make it over any obstacle in my way with the power of her love and encouraging advise, mom you are a role model, a genius, a superwoman, a five-star chef, and the most gorgeous person I know. How do you do it all? Cheers to another year of living your best life, Thanks for being the best mom the world has to offer you happy birthday.

Thank you for always providing me with hope, encouragement, joy, prayer and support. You are the best, and I hope that your birthday is a blessing to Ijaw nation, indeed Egbema kingdom, noting that, everyday I learn something new from your grace, wonder, and compassionate care, Here’s to another year of invaluable life lessons mom,
Added that, Mrs. Ala-ere Tomaye Meshach Mingo Okoro Saya mother in Christ, indeed hail from Egbema and Arogbo kingdom Ovia south west/Warri North/ Ese-ode Local Government Area of Ondo, Edo and Delta states, her royalty background trace to the royal families in Egbema and Arogbo Ibe, she is a grand daughter of Pa. okoro, (Opu-Okoro) great grand daughter of Pa. Akwakolo the founder of Gbeoba clan of Egbema kingdom, she is a great grand daughter of Pa. Luma of luma ware and Eteite ware of Oturu-idumu, great great grand daughter of Pa. Dokiri of Tebubiri Idumu, and grand daughter of Pa. Gormate Kpiliboh of Idaji ware of Tububiri Idumu, great grand daughter of Pa. Pereabor founder of Pereabor-Gbene of fune ware of Tububiri Idumu, grand daughter of mama Kpaki of Kpaki-gbene of Itagbene community of  Ajakurama clan, her great holy mother mama Juana founded Juana-gbene opposite Thikan-Gbene Asigborodor ward Warri North, also a great grand daughter of Pa. Kpiliboh of Arogbo Ijaw Ibe kingdom of Ese-ode LGA, Ondo state,
Mom, Tomaye find her heartthrob in the lineage of the founder  of Ajakurama clan, also knows as (Ajakoro-ama ), mama Ekpeku, great son of Ogumaka Elder Meshach Mingo Saya, the great grand son of Pa. Ogumaka of Egbema kingdom, the regent of Egbema regency council, for the Egbema kingdom four ruling house, Ajakurama, Opuama, Ogbudugbudu and Bolou Jamagie present Abadigbene,

Speaking further, the white eagle of Niger Delta prayed that celebration will find domicile in his mother Tomaye abode, that mingo family will be overwhelmed with celebration year to years,

On behalf of my wife, younger brother's and sister and my children, I wish to congratulate my mom everybody mom, mother of all, on occasions of her birthday anniversary, 

It is my prayer that God Almighty will guide, protect and grant her more fruitful years on Earth, 

"Mom I love you,"

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