By: Oby Edward
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Ogbeogo Community of Umuonaje quarter in Asaba lead by Ogbueshi Ndah Anthony Chukwumah, has condoled the people of Asaba and, indeed Deltans and the traditional institution in Nigeria, over the passage of the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty,Obi (Prof.) Joseph Chike Edozien.
Reacting to Tuesday evening’s official announcement of the transition of the revered traditional ruler by the Asagba-in-Council, Ndah said he was saddened by the news of the passing of the Monarch when preparations for his centenary birthday celebration was at an advanced stage. He stated
that the revered monarch, throughout his 33-year reign, provided purposeful leadership for his people and residents of Asaba, the state capital.
Ogbueshi Ndah remarked that Professor Edozien made significant contributions over the years to making Asaba welcoming and pleasant to all Nigerians. According to him, the late Asagba was a “scholar per excellence, bridge-builder, and elder statesman.
Ogbueshi Ndah described the demise of the Asagba as a big loss to the state, particularly, the people of Asaba and the Anioma nation. He prayed God to rest the soul of the departed monarch and grant the royal family and the people of Asaba the strength to bear this great loss.