By Ighomuaye Lucky. O
The good deeds of the Edo State born but globally celebrated hospitality magnet, Mr. Matthew Evbako Oshodin, Chief Executive Officer, Surprise Pub and Cafe has caught the attention of the Onojie of Ujiogba in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, HRH Zaiki Solomon Ojeaga Izuware I and he has conferred a chieftaincy title on him.
Conferring the chieftaincy title christened the “Eni of Ujiogba” on him, the Onojie said that the title on him, is a well deserved one, based on his major contributions to the Ujiogba Kingdom, especially in the promotion of Esan musical artistes
(Egbenughen, Favour Jazzy and others).
“It is with great pleasure and joyful heart that I, in relation to your commitment to the growth and development of our town, thus wish to confer on you a respected honorary title in Ujiogba Kingdom.
“Your nomination/selection which hitherto was on merit should be a call to further service in the course of our utmost desire to grow the land of Ujiogba Kingdom/Esan land to a world class society”, the statement of notification said.
HRH Izuware said it is crystal clear that there is no job anywhere and the white collar jobs are hard to come by but the employment created by Oshodin, the youths have been gainfully employed and can now take care of themselves and their families.
He added that the chieftaincy title conferred on him is a way of letting him know that the world is watching him and they are keeping records of his good deeds as regards to the promotion of Esan artistes and that he should not relent in his well doings.
He said that the people of Ujiogba hold him in high esteem and value all that he has been doing for the entire Ujiogba kingdom.
He said the title “Eni of Ujiogba” which means the Elephant of Ujiogba is not just given to an ordinary person but to whom they love and cherish adding that, they have confidence in him that he (Oshodin) will not let the community down but rather be a voice and a promoter of all that concerns the community and Esan cultural heritage.
Responding to the honour done him, Oshodin thanked the Onojie and the good people of Ujiogba for zeroing on him for such an honour.
He said that he would forever cherish such a rare privilege adding that the honour, calls for more commitment and dedication to the services of humanity and the promotion of Esan artistes.
Oshodin said he never knew that his little act of kindness could fetch him such an honour, maintaining that it will further energize him to do more for humanity.
He promised to contribute his quota to the development of Ujiogba community in his own little ways adding that the task to develop the community, is a clarion call for all and sundry especially for those who love Ujiogba community.
