By Anne Azuka
The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Prof. Epiphany Azinge, has assured non-indigenes residing in Asaba that their interests will continue to receive attention from the community’s throne.
Prof. Azinge gave the assurance during an interactive session with representatives of various ethnic nationalities living in the community. He emphasised that non-indigenes are no longer considered strangers, noting that many have lived in Asaba for decades, built homes, raised families, and contributed to the town’s economy.
“There is no gainsaying the fact that Asaba people are naturally welcoming, accommodating, and hospitable. You are residents, not strangers, and an integral part of our community,” he said.
The monarch added that the engagement was aimed at exchanging ideas on the way forward for the community, particularly in satellite towns where non-indigenes live in large numbers. He highlighted challenges such as lack of infrastructure, public schools, health facilities, and police posts.
Prof. Azinge disclosed that work had commenced on a Community Primary School in Obiaije, Ogbeilo, and a police post was being proposed for the Ifoto area of Ajaji Layout.
He urged non-indigenes to live peacefully with indigenes, respect local culture and traditions, avoid criminal activities, and support the government, specifically referencing the administrations of President Bola Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
The interactive session included representatives from the Igala, Arewa, Yoruba, Middle Belt communities, and the Urhobo Progress Union in Asaba.
