Immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State, Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro conveyed his deepest condolences on the passage of the Asagba of Asaba, Obi Prof. Joseph Chike Edozien, CFR.
ile reflecting on his encounters with Prof. Edozien as a serving Deputy Governor, Otuaro described those times as some of the most memorable and valuable moments of his tenure.
“From my period in office as the Deputy Governor of Delta State, my engagements with him were numerous, and I can say with ease that those interactions were among the highlights of my time in that role.
“The departure of His Royal Majesty is a significant loss not just for Asaba but for our entire country.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to the royal family and the people of Asaba during this sorrowful time. My prayers go out to the Almighty God to grant them the strength to cope with this great loss.
“May he rest in peace forever, and may we all strive to uphold his remarkable legacy,” said Otuaro.