Chairman of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Dr. Ngozi Olejeme, has congratulated Obi (Prof.) Chike Edozien, the Asagba of Asaba, on his 90th birthday.
In a statement issued in Asaba, the Delta State capital, Olejeme extolled the monarch’s exemplary dedication to service.
“Your compassion and your humanity have made you a valued king not only to Asaba people but to people outside the area,” the statement said.
Continuing, Olejeme said: “I congratulate you for every success in your high and noble service to the people and your role in ensuring a better future for progress, prosperity and well-being for the good people of Asaba.
“I wish the revered traditional ruler, all members of the royal family continued good health and happiness and the people of Asaba much progress and prosperity.”
•Photo shows Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Chike Edozien.
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