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Asagba Of Asaba Is Dead, Tinubu Mourns

The traditional ruler of Asaba, Delta State, the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Obi Joseph Chike Edozien, is dead.

Born on July 28, 1925, the Asagba died a few months before his 99th birthday anniversary.

Details of his death are still sketchy as of press time but a statement by the Presidency said President Bola Tinubu condoled his family and the people of the state for the painful loss.

The media aide to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, who released the statement on Thursday, said Tinubu celebrates the impactful life of the late monarch and eminent professor of medicine, acknowledging his advocacy for peaceful co-existence among Nigerians and inimitable role in forging partnerships across divides.

“His Majesty lived a full life defined by the loftiest ideals of peace, unity, patriotism, honesty, and dignity. This is a sad loss, coming at a time when Nigeria needs more peace-builders and bridge-builders,” the President said.

While praying for the peaceful repose of the beloved departed, the President urged the Royal Family and all those who mourn this gaping loss to take solace in the legacies of His Royal Majesty.

Professor Edozien began his university education in 1944, after he had secured an ission into the University College of Dublin, Ireland. He successfully completed his BSc degree with honours in Physiology from the National University of Ireland in 1948, with further success on MSc in Physiology in 1950, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Chemotherapy (MBBCh) in 1954. He received several academic awards in the process to justify his satisfactory performance.

The late monarch was a Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina, a Professor of Nutrition at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, and a Professor of Nutrition, of the School of Public Health of the University of North Carolina.

https://www.channelstv.com/2024/02/08/asagba-of-asaba-is-dead-tinubu-mourns/

His brother, Professor Emmanuel Edozien, ed away in 2019.

naptu2:
Wow! He's dead!

These are legendary brothers/

1) Professor Chike Edozien (the Asagba of Asaba)

2) Professor Emmanuel Edozien (a legendary former professor of economics at the University of Ibadan. The Gowon government often consulted him about their economic policies)

3) Dr John Edozien (former chairman of Afribank)

Mmiri amaa efi n'anya...
Okeosisi adago...
Dike anaaa...
Nna Agu anago mmuo...
Ka Osebuluwa nara mkpuru obi ya na ndokwa... Isee
😔 😔 😔

He was a great man.

The man was a peace loving Royal father.

He cares a lot for his subjects and people living in his kingdom. He loved and protected youth corpers when I was serving in Asaba.

R.I.P Prof Chike Edozien, your watch has ended.

R.ip

RIP to a very notable Igbo king...i his plead and quest for the creation of two more Igbo states from Delta and Rivers,so that Ndigbo will have seven states and major up with other regions. A member of the inner chambers of Ohaneze,he gave an in-depth story of what actually happened on the 5th of October 1967,now known as the Asaba Massacre！When the Nigerian 2nd division led by col. Murtala Mohammed and maj.Ibrahim Taiwo committed genocide against Ndigbo. We still re with pain in our hearts.

Rip.

It's well. Its a reminder of the inevitable debt we all owe. But we must wake up again in eternity. Heaven or hell. Decide for yourself...

Rip

Rest Easy my King !

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Rest in Peace Eze Asaba, God bless you for your good rulership to the Asaba people.

This is not a mourning burial, it is a celebration of a life well spent. Rest in peace sir. Greet my mother for me !!!

What a 'first class' King and a great achiever!

Looks like a kind hearted man (king).

RIP

Yujin:
Mmiri amaa efi n'anya...
Okeosisi adago...
Dike anaaa...
Nna Agu anago mmuo...
Ka Osebuluwa nara mkpuru obi ya na ndokwa... Isee
😔 😔 😔

iseeeeee

AustineE1:
RIP to a very notable Igbo king...i his plead and quest for the creation of two more Igbo states from Delta and Rivers,so that Ndigbo will have seven states and major up with other regions. A member of the inner chambers of Ohaneze,he gave an in-depth story of what actually happened on the 5th of October 1967,now known as the Asaba Massacre！When the Nigerian 2nd division led by col. Murtala Mohammed and maj.Ibrahim Taiwo committed genocide against Ndigbo. We still re with pain in our hearts.

How did Murtala and Ibrahim later died?

Also don't forget to add the late king was married to a Yoruba woman.

Rest in Peace

RIP

A big tree has fallen,may his soul rest in peace.What a peaceful and intelligent king.Ahaba will miss you,Ndi Enuani will miss you,Ndi Anioma will miss you,Ndi igbo in general will miss you.

Yes he was an oshimili king but not a er of your senseless biafra struggle. That struggle cost us a lot during the war.

AustineE1:
RIP to a very notable Igbo king...i his plead and quest for the creation of two more Igbo states from Delta and Rivers,so that Ndigbo will have seven states and major up with other regions. A member of the inner chambers of Ohaneze,he gave an in-depth story of what actually happened on the 5th of October 1967,now known as the Asaba Massacre！When the Nigerian 2nd division led by col. Murtala Mohammed and maj.Ibrahim Taiwo committed genocide against Ndigbo. We still re with pain in our hearts.

mightyhaze:
Looks like a kind hearted man (king).

A very lovely king,a man of peace.

The iroko tree has fallen.
Rip the great king!!!!

Rest in peace ..... We shall be there for your final Ofalla

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzMETMVU4Ws

Despite all the degrees and wealth!
All the glamour and health!
The end is death!

Then you'll face reality in the grave!

tommy589:


How did Murtala and Ibrahim later died?

Also don't forget to add the late king was married to a Yoruba woman.

Rest in Peace

RIP Asagba.

Mid Western Igbo men have a lot of affinity for yoruba women, or is it vice versa?

Na waooo...one of the best royal fathers. Doesn't nonsensé

naptu2:


https://www.channelstv.com/2024/02/08/asagba-of-asaba-is-dead-tinubu-mourns/

see cv.Thats my Obi.An Asaba man is ahead of u naturally.

A great Igbo nationalist is gone. RIP Sir!

RIP Erudite Professor and a First Class King.
Ogaaa you finish work oooo.
This is how a Leader should be.
Should be devoid of Allegations till death.
No single scandal, not even Drug related..nor

Infact, you Finish work.