By: Ike Philip Abiagom
Most Distinguished Senator Peter OnyelukachukwU Nwaoboshi(SPON) has congratulated the new Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Obi(Prof.)Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge,(OON,SAN,FNIALS,KSG) that his family background has placed him in good stead to serve the Ahaba people with dignity and diligence.
In a congratulatory message personally signed and dated 4th,October 2024, the Distinguished Senator prayed for wisdom and courage for the new Asagba to defend the rich legacy that comes with the responsibility of being the Olu of Asagba of Asaba.
The letter read: “I congratulate you on your coronation as the 14th Asagba of Asaba. Your ascension to the throne of your forefathers comes at a time when our nation is in need of vibrant and transformational leadership owing to the different challenges we are facing as a people.
“It is my hope that you will use the opportunity provided by this divinely ordained appointment to contribute your quota to the assignment of national development,” he said.
The Asaba Kingdom, Senator Nwaoboshi stated, was renowned for rich and colorful history, one that has lasted for hundreds of years, adding, “The royal stool to which you have been found worthy is a national treasure, an emblem of patriotism, that has produced notable leaders in our country.”
“Leadership is sometimes a difficult cocktail of hard choices and personal sacrifice. I pray the good Lord provides you with the wisdom and courage to defend the rich legacy that comes with the responsibility of being the Asagba of Asaba Kingdom.
“While wishing the new Asagba of Asaba a successful and lasting reign, Nwaoboshi hopes that His Majesty would, with the benefit of his background; education, exposure and ingenuity, provide the climate and setting to bolster the peace, unity and development of not only his Kingdom, the Anioma nation and Delta state, but the entire Niger Delta region and the country at large”, he said.“As we celebrate your ascension to the revered royal throne, I pray your reign brings enormous blessings to the people and kingdom of Asaba, and indeed the entire nation.
“Congratulations! May your reign be long and fruitful and may it signal a new era of great prosperity for your people,” he concluded.