….Itsekiri leaders,
National Assembly Member mourn
Chief Stephen
Ejueyetsetsi Aganbi, the Olare-Aja of Koko, will be remembered as a modern and
progressive community leader, a committed citizen and one of the most effective
leaders in the history of Nigeria’s Second Republic. Aganbi died Tuesday night.
He was 99.
The death of the
international lawyer, renowned politician, Itsekiri community head and Baptist
Deacon was announced Wednesday morning.
‘Chief Stephen
Ejueyetsetsi Aganbi died Tuesday night at home in Koko’’ a statement in Koko,
headquarters of Warri North said.
‘’We have lost the
unique focus of our community and festive light in our lives, but the
inspiration of his self-confidence, cheerfulness and determination will live on
in our hearts forever’’
The statement described
Chief Stephen Aganbi as an icon of dedicated and upright public and private
service, a man amongst men and one of the nation’s greatest political leaders.
Specifically, the
statement praised Chief Aganbi for his roles in the unity and development of
the country, particularly the Itsekiri nation.
‘’Chief Stephen Aganbi
was a quintessential Nigerian. Throughout his political years, he proved to be
an honest and courageous administrator. He also added charisma to education and
astuteness both of which he displayed at difficult times’’ Business mogul, Mr.
Felix Aganbi said
Trained in the United
Kingdom, the Second Republic Politician, lawyer, community leader and chairman
of defunct Nigerian National Shrimp Company Limited, Oghara was on Tuesday,
November 19, 2019 conferred the Alare Aja (community head) of Koko by the Olu
of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli.
‘’Chief Stephen Aganbi dedicated his life to
the empowerment of his people. His contribution to the history of the Itsekiri
nation will never be forgotten’’ Felix Aganbi said.
Before ascending the
throne, the late community head had distinguished himself as a lawyer,
politician and religious leader.
‘Chief Stephen Aganbi
was more than a political leader. He loved the company of children and younger
persons. He was both a father-figure and mentor to people from all parts of the
world. Indeed, he was a living legend. May his soul rest in eternal peace’’.
The chieftain of the
defunct National Party of Nigeria (NPN) recently decried the abandonment of
some health care facilities in Warri North.
He called on DESOPADEC
to develop all health care facilities in Koko.
Meanwhile, the member
Representing Warri Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon.
Thomas Ereyitomi on Wednesday paid glowing tribute to Aganbi who he said played
key roles in the nation’s development.
He described Aganbi as
a great man whose wealth of knowledge and advice will be greatly missed by all.
‘’Pa. Aganbi was a
lawyer per excellence, a community leader and a lover of God’ the lawmaker
said.
Similarly, a former
chairman of Warri North Local Government, Chief Francis Maku-Eyituoyor
described Stephen Aganbi as a defender of the faith.
‘’We are encouraged and
inspired by the example of Christian Service’’ he said
Credit: Henry Ovie
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