Prof. Azinger, Ex-NIALS DG, Emerges 14th Asagba of Asaba
A former Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, has emerged as the 14th Asaba of Asaba, in Delta State.
The Asagba in Council announced his selection as the most qualify and selected among the 10th contenders in the race, who hail from Ugbomanta Quarters and is to produce the next Asagba after Prof. Chike Joseph Edozien , who had since traveled to meet his ancestors.
The Ochendor Asagba of Asaba (Regent), Dr. Anthony Edozien, announced the result of the selection process in line with the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Edict of 1979 applicable to Delta State, on Sunday at the Palace of the Asagba of Asaba at Exenei Quarters, Asaba.
He said, “Chief Epiphany Azinge, OKILOLO AHABA, has been selected among 10th contenders after due process (Open Selection).
“He will be coronated according to Asaba native law and custom in due process”
Other contenders, apart from Chief Prof. Azinge, are Ogbueshi Engr. Anthony Ogugua Konwea, Prof. Emmanuel Onwuka, and Ogbueshi Richard Chiedu Esealuka, among others.
