The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON, has ushered the 2025 Christmas season in Asaba with the lighting of Christmas trees at the Kanebisi roundabout.
The event not only marked the beginning of the yuletide season in the capital city of Asaba, but also underscored the highly revered King’s vision of branding Asaba to a world class tourism destination.
In his remarks on the occasion, Asagba Prof. Azinge reflected on the reason for the season, reminding Asaba indigenes of the need to show love and care to the less privileged, while not losing sight of their commitment to community development.
He emphasized the need for residents to come up with initiatives that promote unity, culture, and progress.
The Monarch expressed delight that the yuletide had set in with the lighting of the trees, pointing out that it would have been a taller Christmas tree, but for some unforeseen circumstances.
“This is a moment to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and to renew our commitment to making Asaba a tourism hub. There are certain things we must do for ourselves as a community, and this is one of them. I am proud to kick-start this Christmas celebration by lighting these trees”, he said.
The Asagba wished sons and daughters of Asaba, as well as residents of the city, a blissful festive season, and offered prayers for peace, protection, and prosperity, while invoking the blessings of the gods of his forebears upon the land.
The event was witnessed by some Palace Chiefs, including the Osowa Owelle Ahaba and Chairman, Asaba Tourism Development Committee, Engr Chief Chris C. Chukwurah, FNSE; and a cross section of the community.
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