The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, led a high-powered delegation of the Asaba community to Government House, Asaba, where he showered encomiums on Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for what he described as “proactive leadership and unshakable commitment to development.”
Speaking before the governor, the revered monarch said the people of Asaba were satisfied with the progress recorded under Oborevwori’s watch and were prepared to stand by him “till 2031.”
“Your leadership style and well-documented commitment to infrastructural development and human capacity building of our people remains unassailable,” the Asagba declared. “Asaba has witnessed rapid urbanization and exponential investment in all sectors of the economy, thus making it the fastest growing state capital not just in Nigeria but in Africa south of the Sahara.”
The Asagba, who was presented with his staff of office personally by Governor Oborevwori on November 28, 2024, described the moment as “an honour done to the entire Asaba community.”
“It was a demonstration of long friendship with my family,” he said, pledging both his personal loyalty and the support of “all residents of the Asaba Capital Territory.”
Beyond appreciation, the monarch reeled out areas requiring urgent government intervention. He appealed for the appointment of more Asaba sons and daughters into “commanding heights of institutions and MDAs,” saying such moves would give his people “a better sense of belonging.”
He further urged the governor to resume work at the International Conference Center, develop a long-overdue Asaba Master Plan, and address lingering challenges in energy supply and water.
“Asaba people are laboring under the weight of power and energy challenges, and also the absence of pipe-borne water supply,” he lamented. “We are prepared to resubmit our research findings on what it will take to conveniently light up the whole Capital Territory.”
The monarch, who has toured satellite areas of Asaba since ascending the throne, listed their major challenges as poor road networks, absence of schools, inadequate healthcare facilities, poor power supply, and lack of police presence.
He acknowledged interventions by the Delta State Capital Development Agency but urged Oborevwori to empower it further.
“Our primary and secondary schools are limited compared to the exploding population, and facilities are deficient for modern educational studies,” he noted. “This urgently needs your intervention.”
While commending government efforts to address youth unemployment, the Asagba pressed for a “new model of transportation” to cope with Asaba’s rapid urbanization. He revealed he had commissioned technocrats to research sustainable solutions and promised to submit their findings.
On the Waterfront Project, the monarch reminded the governor to “accommodate the interest of Asaba people considering that this is a project within our kingdom.”
The Asagba rounded off with a strong pledge of support for Oborevwori’s re-election in 2027 and beyond.
“Asaba people are happy with you and your government. Asaba people will support you in 2027 and beyond,” he affirmed.
Asagba of Asaba hails oborevwori’s leadership, seeks master plan, better infrastructure for capital city
