Group congratulates Epiphany Azinge over election as Asagba of Asaba

The Old Boys Association of Saint Patrick’s College (SPC) has congratulated Epiphany Azinge on his election as the 14th Asagba of Asaba.

The group’s message was contained in a statement on Monday by Anthony Odiadi and Tajudeen Bakare, the national president and secretary, respectively.

The association commended the process that led to Azinge’s selection, emphasising that the kingmakers of Asaba found him eminently qualified to lead the ancient town.

The association highlighted Azinge’s long-standing connection to St. Patrick’s College, Asaba—known as the “Varsity on the Niger”—and expressed confidence that he will bring the nobility, wisdom, and drive for success imbued in him by the alma mater to his reign.

“This has been a hard fought, well determined process and the King makers found the Noble Patrician eminently qualified to ascend the throne of leadership of the town in this modern era,” the statement reads.

“Noble Patricians worldwide rejoice with Obi (Prof) Epiphany Azinge and trust that he will without doubt carry forth to the throne the nobility, wisdom and drive for success which are the hallmark of the high values imbued in us by our great Alma mater- St Patrick’s College, Asaba, the Varsity on the Niger.”

The association concluded with a traditional congratulatory chant, ‘Habenium Champion St. Patrick’s,’ reflecting their shared pride in Azinge’s accomplishment.

Azinge was a former director-general (DG) of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS).