Press release

October 5, 2025

*Chike Ogeah celebrates Asagba on first anniversary*

The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Professor Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has been described as a transformational monarch that has ushered a new era of peace, development and opportunities for the ancient kingdom.

Ogbueshi Chike Ogeah, one-time Delta State Commissioner for Information, stated this in a goodwill message to celebrate Asagba Azinge’s first anniversary of his ascension to the throne of his ancestors.

“Your Royal Majesty, the past one year under your leadership has brought a unique blend of tradition and respect for our culture with modernity”,  Ogeah who is the Managing Director/CEO of MACFOLLY HOSPITALITY LTD (owners of the Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja), noted.

“As a former Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), you have brought the noble virtues of egalitarianism, peace, inclusiveness, and creating the ambience for accelerated development and progress of Asaba to bear in building the peace that has brought greater pride to Asaba”, Ogeah, a distinguished son of Asaba, stated.

“As the city that hosts Delta State’s seat of government, your unparalleled promotion of equity, fairness and upholding of law as an accomplished law teacher that you are have made Asaba the peaceful home it has become for all. For the younger generation, you have been passionately working to create opportunities for the youth to engage in creative and gainful ventures.

“In doing these, you have ensured that our traditions and culture are always upheld and respected. Indeed, your reign has ushered a new era of development in Asaba.

“On behalf of my family, I celebrate you and pray that Almighty God continues to bless you with divine strength and wisdom to continue to walk the golden path for Asaba and Delta State.

“Long may you reign, Your Royal Majesty.

Nna, Agu. Nna, Agu. Nna, Agu.”