By Austin Ogwuda
Governorship candidate on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi FNIM, OON has felicitated with the indigenes of Asaba and His Royal Highness, Obi (Prof) Chike Edozien, the Asagba of Asaba on the occasion of his 99th birthday anniversary.
Gbagi in a press statement by his Spokesman, Kenneth Orusi, said, “I rejoice with the people of Asaba, who must be very proud to have one of the most respected traditional rulers in the State and country.
“Your passion for the well-being of your subjects, the State and the Nation at large is legendary.
“Your devotion to development and peace in all facets is quite commendable and worthy of emulation.
“As God Almighty blesses you with long life, my prayer is that the state and country will continue to benefit from the wisdom and generous thoughts emanating from the throne.
“I wish the Asagba, who retired as a Professor Emeritus of the University of North Carolina, appointed a Professor in 1961 and became Dean of the college of Medicine in 1962, good health, prosperity and long life”, the statement added.
