Oborevwori congratulates 14th Asagba of Asaba

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday congratulated the newly crowned Asagba of Asaba, Obi Professor Epiphany Azinge, (SAN).

Azinge was formally crowned the 14th Asagba at the weekend after subscribing to the traditional oath of office.

The traditional oath of office was administered at the sacred Opechi shrine, witnessed by all the various segments of the Asaba community including the traditional title holders.

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Oborevwori while congratulating the new King said that Azinge’s emergence was well-deserved because he was replacing an academic giant in the field of Medicine, Obi Prof. Chike Edozien.

The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, described Prof Azinge, who was the Director-General (DG) of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) as a distinguished academic and quintessential legal luminary.

He urged Azinge to bring his wealth of experience to bear on his new role, as the chief custodian of the cultural heritage of the Asaba people.

He said: “Given the antecedents of Obi Prof. Azinge as a brilliant lawyer and academic of great repute, I have no doubt that he will bring his wealth of experience to bear in improving on the Asaba Kingdom’s cultural heritage.

“As a former Director-General and Fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), you dedicated yourself to hard work, professionalism, patriotism, and unparalleled commitment to the promotion of excellence in the legal profession.

“It is, therefore, not a surprise that you have been found worthy by the good people of Asaba to lead them as their traditional ruler.”

While wishing Obi Prof. Azinge a successful tenure, Oborevwori prayed to God Almighty to continue blessing the Asagba with divine health, wisdom, and strength for greater achievements.