By Reen Chidi
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON, on his 71st birthday, describing the revered monarch as an accomplished scholar, distinguished legal practitioner and exemplary traditional ruler whose contributions to society remain outstanding.
The Governor’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued on Friday in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in which he praised the monarch’s exceptional leadership qualities, intellectual achievements and unwavering commitment to the development of Asaba and Delta State.
Oborevwori noted that since ascending the throne, Prof. Azinge had continued to bring dignity, prestige and renewed dynamism to the traditional institution, leveraging his wealth of experience and knowledge to advance the preservation of cultural heritage and the promotion of community development.
He described the Asagba as a man whose remarkable contributions to academia, the legal profession and public service have continued to inspire younger generations, adding that his emergence as the traditional ruler of Asaba had further strengthened the kingdom’s cultural identity and traditional values.
The Governor also commended the monarch’s efforts towards fostering peace, unity and mutual understanding among the people, noting that his inclusive leadership style and wisdom had remained instrumental in sustaining harmonious relationships and promoting stability within the ancient kingdom.
According to Oborevwori, the Asagba’s reign holds great promise for the continued advancement of Asaba, expressing optimism that his leadership would further consolidate the community’s position in the cultural, social and developmental landscape of Delta State.
The Governor prayed God to bless the monarch with sound health, renewed strength and many more years of purposeful service, wishing him a peaceful, fruitful and prosperous reign on the throne.
