By: Ike Philip Abiagom
The popular saying that a golden fish has no hiding place has been proven right with the identification of the sterling qualities of Professor Epiphany Azinge, SAN,OON and his benevolent activities towards the advancement of human development. It has also been said that hidden treasures are always found deep down and those who intend to bring them to the fore need to dig deep to bring forth the precious stones that are always coated in dirt.
Prof. Azinge a completely self-made man of substance and one who parades a distinguished, intimidating and robust profile which has been gained within a space of 44 years of his venturing into Law profession could be described as a man who has washed his hands well and deserves to eat with not only his elders but also his fathers.
Prof. Epiphany Azinge,, is ever ready to dedicate his life for the betterment of his beloved Community Asaba. Prof. Azinge who is a Judge at the Commonwealth Arbitral Tribunal sitting in London, where he represents Nigeria and Africa. He is the founder and senior partner at Azinge & Azinge, a law firm in Abuja, the 5th Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies from 2009 and 2014. He is a true son of Asaba who is willing and capable of working with Asaba people to overcome challenges facing the community from lack of adequate infrastructure, youth unemployment, healthcare deficiency, to educational shortcomings.
He stood before Asaba people at various quarters during his official declaration with a humble heart and bold vision, not as a mere individual but as a servant leader who is ready to dedicate his life to the betterment of our beloved community, Asaba.
He is aware of the challenges that is faced by his people but he believe that together they will overcome these obstacles and build a stronger and more prosperous Asaba Community as Delta State capital. He is not seeking the throne out of desire for power or personal glory but because he believed that he have the skills, dedication and the passion to lead Asaba community toward a brighter future.”
According to him, he has lived among them, worked with them and listened to their voices. He understand their hopes and fears and he’s committed to serving his people with integrity, honesty and compassion if given the opportunity to become the next Asagba of Asaba (traditional ruler). He promised to prioritize the needs of his community above all, work tirelessly to improve the infrastructure, create job opportunity for youths and ensure that every member of the community have access to quality healthcare and education.
He will listen to his people. He will be accessible, a king committed to listening and addressing his peoples concerns to the best of his ability.
Prof. Azinge humbly ask for this support and trust as he embark on this journey to become the Asagba of our great Community ASABA. Together we can build a community that is bright, which thrives and prospers for us today and for the future generations to come,” Azinge said.
This is the case of the founder and senior partner at Azinge & Azinge, a conglomerate that has through the years of its establishment made a name for itself . He has been conferred with prestigious traditional title as Okilolo Ahaba. He has also been decorated with numerous national and international awards. The most treasured is Exemplary Performance award of OON by former Nigeria President, Goodluck Jonathan.
Now that he is walking the walk for the throne as the next Asagba of Asaba, it was revealed that the emergence of Professor Epiphany Azinge, the Okilolo Ahaba as Regent was not accidental because the entire Anioma Nation sees the next Asagba of Asaba as the traditional eagle head of Anioma, we no longer see Asagba stool as Asaba affairs only, we need a man with international influential status and a superlative iconic personality like Professor Epiphany Azinge, the Okilolo Ahaba as the next Asagba of Asaba,not a mediocre.
Asaba will never reduce their height of quality representation again, Asaba need somebody like Prof. Azinge who will continue the quality leadership of our late Asagba of Asaba Prof. Chike Edozien.
Professor Epiphany Azinge no doubt deserves the title of Asagba of Asaba as he is without much ado the person the cap fits, let him wear it. Let all hands be on deck to support his good intentions.
