The Otu Oka-iwu Abuja, Igbo Lawyers Group, warmly congratulates its esteem Member, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, on his emergence as the 14th Asagba of Asaba in Delta State.
The Igbo Lawyers Group, extends its warmest congratulations to one of its own, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, on his emergence as the 14th Asagba of Asaba in Delta State. This esteemed position was in recognition to Prof. Azinge's exceptional leadership qualities, legal expertise, and dedication to service. We are proud to see one of our own ascend to this revered throne and wish him a successful and peaceful reign. May his coronation bring joy and prosperity to the people of Asaba and beyond.
Prof. Azinge, a renowned legal scholar and former Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), emerged as the most qualified candidate among 10 contenders from the Ugbomanta quarters. The selection process, announced by the Ochendo Ahaba (Regent), Anthony Edozien, was in line with the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Edict of 1979 applicable to Delta State.
Born on November 13, 1957, Prof. Azinge has had a distinguished career in law, serving as the 5th Director-General of NIALS from 2009 to 2014. He is also a Judge at the Commonwealth Arbitral Tribunal in London, representing Nigeria and Africa. Additionally, he is the founder and senior partner at Azinge & Azinge, a law firm in Abuja, where his wife, Valerie Azinge, SAN, is also a partner.
Prof. Azinge's educational background includes secondary education at St. Patrick's College, Asaba, and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Lagos. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1980 and went on to obtain a Master's degree in comparative constitutional law and shipping law from the University of London in 1983. He also holds a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics, with a thesis on Electoral Laws in Nigeria.
The Otu Oka-iwu Abuja community congratulates Prof. Azinge on his well-deserved selection as the new Asagba of Asaba and wishes him a successful reign. His coronation is expected to take place in due course.
Ochili Michael Obinna Esq
Publicity Secretary
Otu Oka-iwu, Abuja.
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