The Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof) Epiphany Azinge (SAN), has emphasised the importance of active participation from the citizens of Asaba, Delta State, in driving economic development.
The monarch spoke yesterday at the Asaba Economic Summit 2025, wherein he urged the community to take initiative rather than solely relying on the government for development solutions.
This message was conveyed during an event organised by the Sub-Committee on Summit/Exhibition, led by former Commissioner for Information, Ogbueshi (Barr.) Chike Ogeah. The summit, backed by the Palace of the Asagba of Asaba, took place at Ogwa Ukwu Ahaba, highlighting the collective responsibility of the community in fostering economic progress.
He stated: “The question, action plan, that is where I want to challenge Oganihu Asaba. A lot has been said, but let this not be a talk show. Let us walk the talk; let us distil all the salient points to see how we can breathe life and vitality to some of those major points.
“Investment is very crucial to us. As I always say, the population of Asaba is youthful; almost 70% youthful. If we don’t find a way of engaging them, then we are in trouble, and the trouble is already there.
“So, whatever we can do; and let us not think that the government will do everything for us. I have always said that you don’t expect the government to do everything for you.
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“There are certain things we must do for ourselves, and I’m happy that we are already doing so much for ourselves and we should be proud of the much we have been doing, including this summit, because it has been a resounding success.
“I have already started looking ahead. Early 2026, I have already put together the concept paper where I want to engage with Corporate Nigeria in Lagos, titled, ‘Asagba Ahaba: An Evening with Corporate Nigeria’, and it’s for investment purposes.
“We must speak to who is who, it has never happened anywhere. But these are the kind of things I like doing; I will dare and it’s going to succeed.”
Earlier, the Chairman, Committee on Driving Investment in Asaba, Chief Afam Obiago, said the event was the visionary initiative of the incumbent Asagba which took place on the heels of the 2025 Asaba Day.
Chief Obiago who holds the title of Oganihu recalled that the 26-man committee was set up early this year by the monarch with a charge to attract investments to Asaba.
