Idahosa eulogizes Esama at 91st birthday

Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa with Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion at his 91st birthday

By Bernadette Idalu
Hon. Dennis Idahosa on Thursday, September 11, 2025, eulogized the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, as he celebrated his 91st birthday, calling him a father, an investor and employer of labour who has touched and impacted on the lives of people in Edo State, Ovia Federal Constituency and on the people of Okada- Ovia North East.

Idahosa who spoke on behalf of the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, felicitated the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, whom he classed a colossus who bestrode and impacted on the lives of people, in this generation.

Interfacing with members of the press, shortly after the "Morning Dew 'Crown of Glory' Interdenominational Service," at  "God's Historic Chapel," Okada Avenue, Benin City, Idahosa stated "The Esama of Benin Kingdom is a father to us, an elder statesman, and, an enigma who has brought development to Edo State, Ovia Federal Constituency and to Okada."

Idahosa who appeared at this event in dual capacity, also spoke for himself.  He posited, "To me, we are here to celebrate a father who helped to develop Edo State. He has given a lot of job opportunities to our young men and women in this state. He is a great man.

"In every generation, God always blesses people with a man like this. I am happy to witness this in my generation; to have people in the likes of Esama coming not just from Edo State but from my Constituency."

Idahosa wished the celebrant the best life had to offer just as he prayed for the Esama's continued soundness of health, in mind and body.

Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku praised the Esama on his birthday, stating that people looked forward to the yearly event.

   Charismatic Bishops Association pray         for Esama

Earlier, the Guest Preacher, Rev. Dr. Thomas Abiodun Adeleke who prayed for longevity and vitality of the Esama, based the theme of his sermon on "Celebrating for greater fruitfulness." 

He took his text from Acts13:36; Psalm 92:12-15; Psalm 92:14; Psalm 67:5-7; John 15:5-4; Psalm 74:20 and Mark 10:7.

He gave key points for longevity and happiness, encouraging the celebrant and guests to embrace the praise of God and embracing missionary work and sowing into the propagation of the gospel and medical research to help alleviate suffering.

Guests were entertained with special music ministrations, hymns, Edo christian music renditions put together from guest choirs and chorale groups while the special performance by Pastor Margaret Agbonifo got guests on their feet dancing.

An array of international guests, Royal Fathers, Christians from different denominations with their host pastors, friends and relatives all gathered to physically honour the celebrant during the Morning Dew Service.

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