Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo; Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevweri; and other notable Nigerians, yesterday, paid tributes to the late Asagba of Asaba, Prof Chike Edozien.
Former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan; representative of the Olu of Warri, Chief Roland Oritsejafor; Chief Dr Newton Jibunor; Delta State Head of Service, Mr Reginald Bayoko, and others were also among the dignitaries at the event organized to honour the late monarch.
Obasanjo described Asagba as a great gift to Delta State, Nigeria, and the whole world.
He urged Nigerians to emulate the legacy left behind by the Asagba.
He said: “When you have a man like Asagba, who has lived the kind of life he lived, a man who has made contributions to his family, community, state, the country and beyond, we should extol his virtues.
“During my interactions with him on several occasions, I learnt that you can’t be tired or be bored of his company.
“For me, I have come here to show appreciation for his life and to thank the Edozien family for the gift to Nigeria and the world of Prof Chike Edozie; it was a great gift you have given to Nigeria and the world.”
Oborevwori, represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, described the Asagba as a man who lived an exemplary life with great achievement.
“Today, we thank God for the wonderful life that our Asagba, Prof Chike Edozien, lived.
“Last year, we were at the palace throwing banters, celebrating his 99th birthday anniversary and today, we are here celebrating his life and times to the glory of God.
“Asagba lived an exemplary life, he was a great achiever before he ascended the throne of his forefathers as the Asagba of Asaba, and as the Asagba, he recorded more successes in making Asaba more prosperous.”
