Encore Strings For The ‘Guitar Boy’: Obaseki, Igbinedion, Others Pay Last Respects To Legendary Sir Victor Uwaifo
The Oasis Reporters
October 16, 2021
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (4th right); his wife, Betsy (3rd right); Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu (4th left); widow of late Sir Victor Uwaifo, Osaretin (3rd left), with other members of the Uwaifo family, at the lying-in state for late Uwaifo, in Benin City, on Friday, October 15, 2021.
L-R: Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun; Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; his wife, Betsy; Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu; Chairman Airline Operators of Nigeria, Nogie Meggison and former Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, at the lying-in-state for late Sir Victor Uwaifo, in Benin City, on Friday, October 15, 2021.
‘Sir Victor, a man of verse and visual arts, built an illustriously impressive oeuvre of creative output in his wake’ – Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; former Governor, Lucky Igbinedion; Edo State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Joe Acha, and Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Osaigbovo Iyoha were among dignitaries at the tribute/service of songs held in honour of late music icon, Prof. Sir Victor Uwaifo.
Governor Obaseki described Uwaifo as a legend who carved a niche for himself and portrayed Edo State positively to the global community.
He noted that Uwaifo was dexterous, applying himself to verse as he did to visual arts, building an illustrious and impressive oeuvre of creative output in his wake. He celebrated his ingenuity and contribution to the creative industry in Nigeria.
On his part, Lucky Igbinedion described late Uwaifo as a cultural ambassador and a great musical icon that brought glory to Edo, Nigeria and Africa.
“As Commissioner for Arts and Culture during my administration, he served the state well, performed well and brought a lot of credit to my administration. I thank the Uwaifo family for allowing him to serve the state. For the children, I urge you to be strong and keep his legacy on, as he has not died but transited to a better place,” he added.
The daughter of the late musical icon, Deaconess Mrs. Oghomwen Uwaifo described her father as an inspiration to the children, adding that he had a unique ability and was very hard-working, promising that the children will do all they can to keep his legacy alive.
