Delta Governor, Applauds Nigerian Idol Season 8 Winner, Victory Gbakara, Describes him as Proud Ambassador of the State
ASABA/Nigeria: Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Victory Gbakara, the newly crowned champion of Nigerian Idol Season 8. The governor described Gbakara as a “true son and proud ambassador of the State” following his victory in the country’s premier Reality TV singing competition.
Victory Gbakara, son of the renowned Archbishop Solomon Gbakara, founder of God’s Will Mission, triumphed in a thrilling finale on Sunday, where he defeated his fellow finalist, Precious Mac, from Bayelsa State. The 26-year-old lawyer, singer, and songwriter from Usiefrun town in Ughievwen Kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State emerged as the well-deserved winner after the votes from across the nation were announced.
Governor Oborevwori’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, conveyed the governor’s admiration for Victory’s impeccable and electrifying performances throughout the competition. The governor also praised the organizers and judges for orchestrating a perfect season, while expressing gratitude to the people of Delta State and Nigerians nationwide who voted in support of Victory’s triumph.
It is worth noting that Delta State has now achieved back-to-back victories in the Nigerian Idol competition, with Progress Chukwuyem from Ekwueze-Abavo, Ika South Local Government Area of the state emerging as the Season 7 winner.
Governor Oborevwori highlighted the State’s reputation for producing exceptional talents in various reality shows and affirmed his administration’s continued commitment to nurturing young talents to help them achieve their full potential. Talent development, he stressed, remains an integral part of his M.O.R.E (Making Opportunities Reach Everyone) Agenda.
“As a State, we are very delighted that our son, Victory Gbakara, has won the Nigerian Idol Season 8 just after another Deltan, Progress Chukwuyem, won the Season 7 edition,” Governor Oborevwori stated. “Our youths have continued to portray the Delta character of true patriotism and worthy ambassadors of the State, and my administration will continue to support them to achieve their God-given potentials.”
The governor emphasized that his government would continue to support talents in various fields, including sports, creative entertainment, and business, expressing his joy at Victory’s latest addition to the State’s list of prestigious achievements.
“On behalf of my family, the Government, and people of Delta State, I thank Deltans and indeed, all Nigerians that supported our son, Victory, to emerge winner of Nigerian Idol Season 8,” Governor Oborevwori concluded. “Indeed, beyond the prize money, Victory reached for greatness with his God-given talent and distinguished himself as a future star and role model, and we are very happy to have him bring honor to our State once again.”
