EDO FRONTLINE POLITICIAN, HON PASCAL UGBOME CELEBRATES 60TH BIRTHDAY WITH ORPHANS….
Hon. Pascal Ugbome recently borrowed from the saying of a born Portuguese-English musician, Kevin Dcruz – we don’t need to have deep pockets or be rich to help the needy, the poor and hungry, we need to have a heart.
He joined the Diamond Club on the 18th of April. In an usual manner with men of his status and calibre, who could throw a lavish birthday shindig at will given to wealth at their disposal. But for him, he chose to celebrate it with children from the needy home of Eghosa orphanage, in company of his beautiful wife, Becky. After the visit, Choir ministration by Love World Assembly, Benin City followed.
At the launch of projects 7billion means campaign by the inner-city mission in partnership with the celebrant, a gesture to carter for the less-privileged in the society, the celebrant intimated his friends, political associates to donate towards the project initiative.
Without doubt, one thing is certain in the scheme of politics in Edo State – which is that, you cannot sideline the great contribution and stylish leadership roles of Hon. Barrister Ugbome. This reason is not far-fetched. He is a man wearing many leadership caps. From being a founding member of People Democratic Party (PDP) and a frontline politician, legal practitioner, a philanthropist and a successful businessman.
To some, he is a trailblazer, to some, he is a unifier, to some, he is a bridge builder, to some, he is a jolly fellow, while to the downtrodden, he is a man with human-face. However, Hon. Pascal embodies finest attributes anyone could imagine.
He is a man of impact – whose magic wands had been felt during his reign as an elected member, House of Assembly, Chief Whip, Executive Chairman of Etsako Central Local Government In 2004. A member, NECO (National Examination Council of Nigeria) Governing Council, State Vice-Chairman PDP, Director of Organisations and Operations, Edo PDP, to mention but few.
Under his Administration, the Local Government enjoyed development as he built on the successes of his Predecessors. Amongst his Landmarks accomplishments are the Establishment of the Etsako Central Mass Transit Company and the Establishment of the Skills Acquisition Centre in Fugar and Cassava Mills in Fugar and Ekperi. He also conceived and commenced the Construction of the Fugar Township stadium. Under his watch, over 200 Workers were employed as full time Staff of the Council as well as many others who were employed as Casuals. As Chairman of Council, he ran An Open Door Policy and that has been his Political Style. He is always open to all irrespective of Status.
Given to his great political sagacity and ideas, his unbiased nature, cosmopolitan streak and love for the under-priviledged, it earned him monikers like – Ominimini – The promoter of greatest happiness for the people. BMG- Baba Miliki Global, alias, Grand Commander of Enjoyment, Happiness and Productivity.
Hon. Justice A.N. Erhabor of Edo State Judiciary, in his congratulatory message, effusively described him as a liberal and passionate open-handedness individual, especially to the downtrodden and hoi-polloi.
He added that as a Christian Elder, he has tried to bring his Christian convictions to play in the marketplace of politics, legal practice and other aspects of life.
He further exuded his appearances before him as always calm and collected, cool as cucumber, even in the face of intense provocation. Hence, his choice of words is always measured, devoid of gutter verbiage, abusive language, boastfulness or superciliousness. And prayed for good health, peace of mind, prosperity, spiritual vitality and other blessings in all areas that pertain to life and godliness.
Hon. Ugbome is presently a Member of The Panel of Neutrals of The Edo State Multi Door Court House and also a member of the ICMC ODR Panel of Neutrals. He has presided in several Meditations on matters that have to do with Community Disputes, Matrimonial Disputes, Corporate Business Matters, Labour Related Matters and Land Cum Boundary Disputes to name but a few.
As a Lawyer, he honed his Skills at the Law Firms of General I BM Haruna and Co and later at Abalu, Bobga and Co before he established Paschal Ugbome and Co. He is presently in active Legal Practice and General Business of Constructions.
