{"id":3041,"date":"2024-08-26T15:34:44","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T15:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2024\/08\/26\/ex-delta-dep-gov-otuaro-hails-prof-epiphany-azinge-on-ascension-as-14th-asagba-of-asaba\/"},"modified":"2024-08-26T15:34:44","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T15:34:44","slug":"ex-delta-dep-gov-otuaro-hails-prof-epiphany-azinge-on-ascension-as-14th-asagba-of-asaba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2024\/08\/26\/ex-delta-dep-gov-otuaro-hails-prof-epiphany-azinge-on-ascension-as-14th-asagba-of-asaba\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Delta Dep Gov, Otuaro Hails Prof. Epiphany Azinge On Ascension As 14th Asagba Of Asaba"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By Freeborn Abraye<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">H.E. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, the immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State, has sent best wishes to Professor Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON, on his ascension as the 14th Asagba of Asaba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a message of goodwill, Otuaro acknowledged the significant achievement and expressed immense respect for the new royal father.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Otuaro praised Professor Azinge\u2019s illustrious career in law, highlighting his dedication, wisdom, and leadership. He commended Azinge&#8217;s impact on the legal profession, particularly as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and a former Director-General of the Nigeria Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), noting his contributions to upholding justice and integrity in the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Otuaro said, &#8220;On behalf of my family, friends, and political associates, I extend my sincere congratulations to you on your ascension as the 14th Asagba of Asaba. It is with great joy and respect that I acknowledge this monumental occasion, as you take on the esteemed role of the royal father of Asaba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Your journey to this revered position is a reflection of your steadfast dedication, profound wisdom, and exemplary leadership, which have been the hallmarks of your illustrious career in the legal profession. As a distinguished Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, you have made remarkable contributions to the legal field, shaping the minds of countless legal professionals and upholding the highest standards of justice and integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Your Royal Majesty, your service as a legal scholar and practitioner and as a former Director-General and Fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) has not only advanced the legal profession but also positively impacted the lives of many. Your commitment to the rule of law, coupled with your intellectual rigour, has left an indelible mark on our nation\u2019s legal landscape. I am confident that these same qualities will guide you as you lead the people of Asaba with wisdom, compassion, and a deep sense of duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expressing confidence in Professor Azinge&#8217;s ability to lead the Asaba Kingdom with wisdom and compassion, Otuaro wished him a reign marked by peace, progress, and prosperity. He concluded by hoping that the new monarch&#8217;s leadership would inspire and elevate the people of Asaba.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Freeborn Abraye H.E. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, the immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3040,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[671],"tags":[672,673],"class_list":["post-3041","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-metro","tag-ex-delta-dep-gov","tag-otuaro-hails-prof-epiphany-azinge-on-ascension-as-14th-asagba-of-asaba"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3338,"url":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2024\/12\/13\/otuaro-hails-tinubus-effective-leadership-at-nigeria-south-africa-commission-meeting\/","url_meta":{"origin":3041,"position":0},"title":"Otuaro Hails Tinubu&#8217;s Effective Leadership At Nigeria-South Africa Commission Meeting","author":"Freeborn Abraye","date":"December 13, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"By Freeborn Abraye The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has commended President Bola Tinubu for providing competent leadership at the just-concluded 11th Session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission hosted in Cape Town, South Africa. 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