Soyinka, others cheer as Asagba decorates Jibunoh with chieftaincy title

By Egufe Yafugborhi
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka and other dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond on Saturday shared the joy of the occasion as Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, celebrated renowned environmentalist and businessman, Chief Newton Jibunoh, with the conferment of the traditional title of Olinzele of Asaba.
The conferment, part of activities marking the 2nd Coronation Anniversary of the Asagba, was the monarch’s first chieftaincy conferment since ascending the throne in October 2024.
Explaining his decision to make an exception to his earlier position, Azinge told Jibunoh: “I strongly believe you will add a lot of value and will enrich the tr...