Oborevwori congratulates Azinge, 14th Asagba of Asaba

Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has congratulated Prof. Epiphany Azinge on his crowning as the 14th Asagba of Asaba.

The governor’s felicitation was conveyed in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Monday in Asaba.

Oborevwori described Azinge, who was a former Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), as a distinguished academic and quintessential legal luminary.

He said that Azinge’s emergence was well-deserved, considering the fact that he was replacing an academic giant in the field of Medicine, Prof. Chike Edozien.

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

“On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I congratulate Azinge on his emergence as the 14th Asagba of Asaba Kingdom.

“Given the antecedents of 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 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,” Oborevwori said.

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