The Esama of Benin, Sir Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, will be 80 in September this year.
And activities to celebrate the octogenarian in a grand style has since begun in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
Over 3,000 patients were said to have benefitted from an ongoing free medical treatment initiated by the respected and renowned business mogul in appreciating God for the milestone.
The Esama of Benin, who is known not to do his things in half measures, has put in place a solid arrangement for the 80th birthday celebration, which comes up early September.
According to informed sources, the event is going to be a month-long celebration as Benin City will be agog with eminent people from across the world.
Royal fathers, captains of industries, top politicians, governors and top notchers of the Nigerian Presidency are also expected to storm the sprawling city of Benin for Pa Igbinedion’s gigs.
The father to the former Governor of Edo State, Chief Lucky Igbenidion, is a pioneer and an achiever whose presence is felt throughout the country and beyond.
The Esama of Benin will certainly make a statement with his 80th birthday following the high quality of people that will attend the shindig.
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