In less than three weeks, the Esama of Benin, Sir Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, will be 80.
Igbinedion is in a frenzy now as you are reading this piece.
And activities to celebrate the octogenarian in a grand style has since begun in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
Pa Igbinedion, according to informed sources, has put in place a solid arrangement for the celebration, which comes up early September.
Further checks have it that the event will be a month-long celebration.
Benin City will be agog with eminent people across the world.
Royal fathers, captains of industry, top politicians, governors and the Presidency are also expected to storm the sprawling city of Benin for the celebration.
The octogenarian, father of the former Governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbenidion, is a pioneer and an achiever in several fields.
His philanthropy cuts across the country and beyond.