Encomium as Former Edo Deputy Gov, Obadan Marks 50th Marriage Anniversary

From: Emma Ogoigbe, Warri

A former Governor of Edo State, Professor Osarieme Osunbor, has lauded the love and unity still existing among the old students of Anglican Grammar School Ujolen in Edo State and enjoined them to be strongly united.

Prof. Osunbor, made the commendation during the 50th Marriage Anniversary of former Deputy Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Rev. (Dr) Peter Obadan and his wife, Her Excellency, Gloria E. Obadan, held recently in Benin City.
Osunbor who chaired the historic occasion attended by eminent Edo sons and daughters, described Rev. Obadan as a hardworking man, whose success came through relentless effort of serving God.

According to him, they met in 1964 and 1968 sect when they were students of Ujolen Grammar School, Edo State, adding that the celebrant was very humble, prayerful and a brilliant student.

“I was not surprised when Dr. Obadan who was Deputy Governor to Odigie Oyegun. Stressing that till date, he (Obadan) is still very hardworking and respect both young and old”, said Professor Osunbor who also commended his dear wife, her Excellency E. Gloria Obadan.

The occasion which was graced by former Deputy Governors, Asiwaju Mike Ogiadiohme, Okakuro (Dr) Pius Egberamen Odubu, former secretary, Edo state Government and Elder Statesman, Sir Clement Alile

Arch-Bishop Joseph Ojo performed the marital vow while renowned Cleric Bishop Felix Omobude also performed the affirmation of the marriage.

Rt. Revd. Augustine Ohilebo, Anglican Bishop of Sagbodidda-Ora Diocese, Edo State where the celebrant came from as well as Hon. Agharese Idubor and others added colour to the occasion.