Avanrenren Celebrates Former Edo South Senator Urhoghide At 71

Comrade Nosa Jerry Avanrenren, a community leader, advocate and UK-based businessman, has congratulated former Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District, Senator Matthew Aisagbonriodion Urhoghide, on his 71st birthday.

In a goodwill message marking the occasion, Avanrenren described Urhoghide as a distinguished leader whose contributions to Edo State and Nigeria remain worthy of recognition.

He commended the former senator for his commitment to the welfare of his constituents and his contributions to national discourse during his years in the National Assembly.

“I wish to express my warmest birthday wishes to a distinguished leader, Senator Matthew Urhoghide,” Avanrenren said.

“Your commitment to the welfare of your constituents and insightful contributions to national discourse have always been commendable. You have consistently demonstrated a deep passion for progress and a tireless work ethic in your efforts to uplift our people.”

Urhoghide, a pharmacist and Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, represented Edo South in the Senate from 2015 to 2023 after winning election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. He was re-elected in 2019 and served in several key Senate committees, including the Public Accounts Committee.

Before his political career, Urhoghide served as Chairman of the Management Board of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife. He also held a leadership position within the Edo State chapter of the PDP.

Avanrenren further praised the former senator's leadership qualities and his advocacy for policies aimed at improving the lives of Nigerians.

“We celebrate a man of integrity and vision, whose impact resonates widely. We pray for his continued good health, wisdom and success in all his future endeavours,” he added.

Born on August 8, 1955, Urhoghide is an alumnus of the University of Benin, where he studied Pharmacy. He also attended St. Matthew’s Primary School and Eghosa Grammar School, both in Benin City, Edo State.