Very few Nigerians have admirably succeeded in navigating our complex socio-structural labyrinths or adroitly weave together the tumultuous threads of Nigeria’s economic, political, educational, cultural, and social tapestries into a superb portrait as the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion.
No Edo person for almost a century has reigned so majestically like the peacock of the savannah as the great Exemption of Benin. Since independence, no Benin man has loved life, lived life, and lifted lives in a trinity of utility as the great Lion of Okada.
A non-royal cultural icon. A non-legal learned mind. A non-graduate chancellor. A non-rider okada man. The list is endless. Baba, as you celebrate 90 years of exemplary boldness, protestant ethics and the spirit of capitalism, I wish you more grace in good health. Happy birthday.
Uwoghiren Esq, sent this piece from Benin City
