Hendrix Oliomogbe
The Ayobahan of Benin Kingdom, Chief Osamede Adun has described rumour making round in Benin City of his death as the handwork of mischief makers.
Chief Adun popularly called Bob Izua who spoke with journalists in his palatial residence in the Edo State capital at an event organized by his children to mark this year Father's Day said that he is hale and hearty.
The Benin high chief said that his family usually celebrates with him quietly every year on the occasion of Father's Day, noting that this year, he decided to invite journalists to the ceremony so as to use the opportunity to debunk rumours of his ill-health and death.
Chief Ayobahan said: "I thank God today that I am alive to celebrate Father's Day with my family. Some people have been busy peddling rumours that I am dead, that I cannot walk again. Gentlemen, as you can see, it is a lie. I want to use this opportunity to tell the whole world that I am hale and hearty. People should not listen to rumours of my death and illness.
"Many people out there aim to destroy others and do not wish their fellow brothers well. Now you can see the real Chief Osamede Adun. This is not another Chief Osamede Adun. I am just fine. Every year, my children and family celebrate me on Father's Day."
The business mogul advised fathers to be responsible and take good care of their children, irrespective of the circumstances surrounding their birth.
Speaking separately, the chairman of Edo State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Festus Alenkhe and Edo State chairperson of the National Association of Female Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Adesuwa Ehimuan commended Chief Adun for being a loving father to his children.
While lionizing the celebrant for giving quality education to his children and close family members, Comrades Alenkhe and Ehimuan called on parents, especially fathers to invest in their children's education.
Comrade Alenkhe advised: "I am calling on all Fathers to bring up their children in the fear of God and also give them good education. Those who cannot afford to pay for thier education can enroll them in skills acquisition centres. With basic education, they can be self reliant in life."
Comrade Ehimuan, added: "As I celebrate with fathers all over the world, I am also advising them to make sure they perform their duties and responsibilities. Despite the economic challenges, they should make sure they do all they can to provide for their children."
She continued: "They should give them good counsel and guidance in every aspects of their lives. As a philanthropist, Chief Adun has been a father to a lot of us in Edo State. I wish him more fruitful years."
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