Mazi Afam Osigwe, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, recently led a delegation of Bar leaders to pay homage to His Royal Majesty, Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, following his coronation as the 14th Asagba of Asaba. The visit was in recognition of Prof. Azinge’s remarkable ascension to the revered throne, a momentous occasion not only for the people of Asaba but also for the broader legal and academic communities.
Prof. Azinge, a distinguished legal scholar and former Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, has been lauded for his support to the rule of law, scholarship, and justice throughout his illustrious career. His commitment to these values made him a natural choice for this prestigious royal position, a role he is expected to fulfill with integrity, wisdom, and a deep sense of responsibility toward his people.
Mazi Osigwe, in his tribute to the new monarch, expressed confidence that Prof. Azinge’s reign would usher in a new era of peace, prosperity, and progress for Asaba, Delta State, and Nigeria at large. His Royal Majesty’s lifelong pursuit of justice and service to humanity, coupled with his legal acumen, positions him to lead his people with distinction, fostering both traditional and contemporary values in governance.
During the visit, the NBA delegation also had the honor of meeting Her Royal Majesty, Nne Agu, Valerie Azinge, SAN, who graciously received them and shared her valuable insights and kind words of encouragement for the legal profession. Her Majesty’s contributions to the law and society were equally acknowledged during the visit.
The NBA delegation included notable leaders such as Chike Onyemenam, SAN; High Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN; Sammie Somiari, SAN; Andrew Odum, SAN; Afam K. Nmah, Esq.; G. A. I. Mowah, Esq.; Chukwuma Oseyenim, Esq.; and the Chairman of NBA Asaba Branch, Azuka Maduemezia, Esq., among others. The delegation was joined by past and present Branch Chairmen from Anambra and Asaba, as well as members of the executive committee and leadership of FIDA in the Asaba Branch.
In conclusion, the coronation of His Royal Majesty, Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, as the 14th Asagba of Asaba, symbolizes a new chapter of wisdom, fairness, and vision for the Asaba community. The NBA, under the leadership of Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, stands committed to supporting the new monarch in fostering social and legal advancement in Asaba, Delta State, and Nigeria as a whole. His reign is expected to bring lasting peace, progress, and prosperity to his people, guided by the principles of justice and humanity.
