By Austin Ogwuda
GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated the Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof) Chike Edozien on his 99th birth anniversary, describing him as “an iconic scholar per excellence, bridge builder and oldest living Professor in any
discipline”.
The governor in a congratulatory message signed on his behalf by the Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Friday, said that Obi Chike Edozien is a distinguished medical scholar and Nigeria’s first Professor of Physiology.
He remarked that since his ascension to the throne in 1991 as the 13th Asagba of Asaba, Obi Edozien had continued to provide purposeful leadership for his people and residents of Asaba, the State capital.
“Under the monarch’s reign, Asaba has since become one of the fastest growing cities in the Country in terms of population and development in infrastructure.
“I laud the respected monarch for his astute contributions to making Asaba comfortable and hospitable for Nigerians, who troop into the Delta State capital for one business or the other.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Delta, I joyfully celebrate with His Royal Majesty, Obi Professor Joseph Chike Edozien, CFR, the Asagba of Asaba on the occasion of his 99th birth anniversary.
“As we look forward to the centenary celebration, we pray that the Almighty God will continue to grant you more wisdom and divine health to continue serving mankind,” Oborevwori stated.
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