Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa on Monday congratulated BBNaija finalists, Dorathy and Neo. 

Dorathy who hails from Delta State emerged as the first runner-up of BBNaija season 5.

Reacting, Okowa on his twitter page said the State Government was proud of Bachor’s achievement and would continue to support talented Deltans to achieve their dreams and aspirations.

The governor revealed that the 24-year-old from Ute-Okpu in Ika North East Local Government Area of the state displayed leadership traits that distinguished her as a model for young persons in Delta and beyond.

The governor added that he wasn’t surprised that she became the last woman standing out of 10 women among 20 housemates in the competition “because of her exemplary conduct in the Big Brother house, did not bring any embarrassment to the state.

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He tweeted: “All of us here in Delta State are extremely proud of Dorathy and Neo, who reached the finals of the last #BBNaija competition.

"All of us here in Delta State are proud of both of the former housemates that survived all the evictions and avoided any significant controversies in the house — thereby portraying themselves as worthy ambassadors of our great state.

“As they begin their lives outside the house, I wish Dorathy, Neo and all the former housemates the best in their future endeavours.“

Okowa urged them to use their platforms to promote positivity amongst youths.

"I also ask that as new influential voices, they use their platforms to promote positivity amongst our nation’s youth,” Okowa added.