The Urhobo and Isoko Elites In Lagos on the 18th of July, 2026 organized a grand reception for one of their most prominent sons- The Deputy Chief of Staff to The Lagos State Governor, Engineer Samuel Avwerosuo Egube, at The Shell Hall of The Music Society of Nigeria (MUSON) Centre, Onikan-Lagos.
The Shell Hall of The MUSON Center was filled to capacity as a result of the presence of top government officials, captains of industries across Nigeria, top echelon of the Urhobo and Isoko Elites, Royal Fathers, Family Members, Friends and Colleagues of Engineer Samuel Egube.
The auditory cues, visual impact and psychological aura of the event gathered momentum with the appearance of The Lagos State Governor-Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.
Indeed, The Power Entrance of Governor Sanwo-Olu with his executive council members resonated strongly that the celebrator was one of his dependable advisers who help in creating the story of a “Greater Lagos Rising”.
Sanwo- Olu in his remarks praised his Deputy Chief of Staff as a man of integrity and competence, whose professionalism, sound judgment and proven ability to deliver earned him a pride of place in the constitution of The Lagos Executive Council.
According to Mr. Governor: “We don’t ask where excellence comes from. What matters is the ability to do the job well and serve the people faithfully”.
He described The Deputy Chief of Staff’s appointment and continued advancement in his administration as a result of his professionalism, sound judgment and a proven record of delivering results.
Sanwo-Olu further explained that Egube who had shown his leadership qualities in private sector also showed his prowess as in his first term in office, as The Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget- a ministry that is people-centric and driven by performance.
Sanwo-Olu who traced his trust and friendship with the celebrator for more than two decades said Egube’s integrity, loyalty and competence even as his Deputy Chief of Staff has helped in the smooth running of his government.
Thereafter, The Urhobo and Isoko Elites In Lagos honoured him with “A Leadership Excellence Award”, for his outstanding leadership and contributions in the public and private sectors. He was also presented with a plaque for his many achievements.
Responding, The Deputy Chief of Staff Engineer Samuel Egube thanked the Elites for the support and honours bestowed upon him. He promised to remain committed to the cause of excellence and selfless service delivery to God and humanity.
In the same vein, The Chairman of the occasion-Olorogun Moses Taiga in his remarks explained that the group organized the event in order to celebrate his journey of resilience, leadership and his commitment to excellence.
Engineer Samuel Egube later had a group photograph with Mr. Governor, his wife Edith and children David and Elizabeth Egube alongside other dignitaries.
Some of the important personalities at the event included: The Governor of Lagos State-Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu with a great number of his executive council members, The 15th Oniru of Iruland- His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, The Ogboni Iduntafa of Lagos-Chief (Arc.) Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, Publisher, Vanguard Newspaper-Mr. Sam Amuka, Representative of The Delta State Governor and Commissioner for Economic Planning in Delta State-Honourable Sonny Akporokiamo Ekedayen, Chairman of The Urohobo and Isoko Elites In Lagos-Olorogun Edoreh Agbah, The Convener- Olorogun Nap Ogilo, SA to Board Chairman, Niger Delta Commission-Prince Charles Abutoh, Former Commissioner for Special Duties in Delta State -Chief Champion Kpateghe, Nigerian businessman, hotelier and former president of the Nigerian Stock Exchange-Olorogun Goodie Minabo Ibru, Chairman Emeritus-Mr. Peter Arigbe, Architect Charles Majoroh, Nigerian Businessman, Politician and Chartered Accountant-Olorogun O’tega Emerhor with his Wife-Rita Emerhor, The Executive Director, Business Development, Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) -Honourable Stella Erhuvwuoghene Okotete and Representative of Abia State Governor-Mr. Alex Alozie.
Others were: A pioneer in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry and founding director and key promoter of Econet Wireless Nigeria Limited (now Airtel)-Chief Henry Imasekha, Owner of Mudi Africa-Clement Enajemo, Sister of the celebrator-Joyce Tobore Okiti nee Egube, Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS)- Premier Oiwoh, Nigerian printmaker, painter and sculptor-Professor Bruce Onobrakpeya, Art Consultant, Director and Trustee at Bruce Onobrakpeya Foundation-Ejiro Onobrakpeya, a Senior Nigerian oil and gas Executive who is the General Manager of Commercial Ventures at the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)- Chief Ejiro Dortie and The President General of The Uwheru Community in Lagos-Chief Goodnews Uyerekogho among others.
