{"id":5336,"date":"2026-02-01T20:29:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T20:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2026\/02\/01\/mulade-congratulates-matthew-tonlagha-on-his-50-years-birth-anniversary-describes-him-as-an-exceptional-man\/"},"modified":"2026-02-01T20:29:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T20:29:03","slug":"mulade-congratulates-matthew-tonlagha-on-his-50-years-birth-anniversary-describes-him-as-an-exceptional-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2026\/02\/01\/mulade-congratulates-matthew-tonlagha-on-his-50-years-birth-anniversary-describes-him-as-an-exceptional-man\/","title":{"rendered":"Mulade Congratulates Matthew Tonlagha On His 50-Years Birth Anniversary, Describes Him As An Exceptional Man"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>By Freeborn Abraye<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrating An Exceptional Man, Engr Matthew Tonlagha @ 50 !<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I, Chief (Comrade) Mulade Sheriff, PhD FNES.<br \/>THE IBE-SORIMOWEI OF ANCIENT OIL RICH GBARAMATU KINGDOM, DELTA STATE, wish to congratulate the pride of the Niger Delta Region Engr Matthew Tonlagha on his 50th birthday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, you have touched many lives positively. You have spent time and resources on the people and so you are worthy celebrating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May this new era in your life keep you strong and focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wishing you a happy birthday in good health, sound mind and long life<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations, once again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Signed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chief (Comrade) Mulade Sheriff, PhD FNES.<br>THE IBE-SORIMOWEI OF ANCIENT OIL RICH GBARAMATU KINGDOM.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Freeborn Abraye Celebrating An Exceptional Man, Engr Matthew Tonlagha @ 50 ! 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