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Obaseki, Oshiomhole Meet At Iyase Of Benin 90th Birthday Anniversary

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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on Saturday joined other dignitaries in celebrating with the Iyase of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe on his 90th birthday anniversary.

Addressing journalists after the thanksgiving service in honour of Chief Igbe’s 90th birthday at Our Saviour Church, Diocese of Benin Anglican Communion, the governor described the Iyase as an icon of the Benin culture, history and people.

The governor thanked God for his life, noting “We celebrate him at 90, we wish him good health and pray for God Almighty to continue to protect him and take care of him.”

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On his part, Oshiomhole described Chief Igbe as a man of immense discipline and patience, adding, “He is a man of clean heart and truly believes in the development of his community and that explains why he is the Iyase of Benin Kingdom.”

“Everybody prays to reach age 90. From the bottom of my heart, I celebrate with him and his family. I am happy that he has lived long enough to see the investment of his children.”

Other dignitaries at the thanksgiving service included the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion; former Inspector General of Police, Solomom Arase, former Edo State Deputy Governor, Chief Mike Ogiadomeh; Iyalode of Lagos, Chief Mrs. Bintu-Fatima Tinubu, among others.

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Chief Igbe obtained his first school leaving certificate in 1947 and graduated with a Cambridge Grade two school certificate in 1952.

In 1956, he was recruited into the first Cadet Sub-Inspector Course of the Nigeria Police Force and served 22 years in the service as a Police Officer. He served as Commissioner in Ondo and Anambra states. Chief Igbe became the 18th Iyase of Benin Kingdom in 1997.

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