Nigeria

Gov Okowa to RMD: We Are Proud of Your Many Achievements

Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at 10:09 PM by Jerrywright Ukwu

Richard Mofe Damijo, veteran Nollywood actor is celebrating his 60th birthday today, Tuesday, July 6
Apart from being an actor, Damijo is a former Delta state commissioner for culture and tourism during the Uduaghan administration
Incumbent Delta governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, sent a birthday message to RMD, describing him as a pride of the state

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Asaba - Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has congratulated multi-talented and award-winning actor, Richard Mofe Damijo, popularly known as “RMD” as he clocks 60.

In a statement sent to Legit.ng by his spokesman, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, on Tuesday, Okowa said RMD was a quintessential actor whose contributions to the development of the entertainment industry in Nigeria were remarkable.

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A veteran worth celebrating

He extolled the Aladja-born actor, who was commissioner for culture and tourism during the administration of Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan in the state, for his patriotism, humility, mentorship, and support to budding talents.

Governor Okowa added that RMD had remained a huge inspiration, pride, and ambassador of Delta.

The governor remarked that as a debonair actor and role model, RMD had brought his many years of experience to bear on his performance in acting which had inspired many to the thespian profession.

Prayers for the Delta-born celebrity

Part of the statement read:

“As one of the doyens of movie acting, you have brought great honour and glory to our dear state, Delta. We are proud of your many achievements in the movie and entertainment industry.”

Legit.ng had earlier reported that popular Nigerian movie star, Shaffy Bello, joined the growing list of celebrities to celebrate RMD on his 60th birthday.