Churches, Political Groups, Others Set To Honour Itsekiri Bible Translator Deacon Stephen Ejueyitsi Aganbi
Churches in the Niger Delta region are set to honour Itsekiri Bible Translator and dominant political force during the Second Republic, Deacon Stephen Ejueyitsi Aganbi.
“Hundreds of people, including high profile politicians, religious leaders and business moguls will honour Deacon Stephen Ejueyitsi Aganbi on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 in Koko” a statement by the Chief Executive Officer of Akogate Group, Felix Aganbi said.
Tagged “Koko Sings for Deacon Stephen Aganbi”, the statement said artists and church choirs from across the country have been invited to the special carol service in honour of a man of character, courage and compassion.
The event scheduled for Wednesday, December 10 at Canaan Land, Koko Road will bring guests from Nigeria and abroad.
Deacon Stephen Aganbi was a lawyer, a community leader and a lover of God. He was a highly reputed politician of the Second Republic in Nigeria and the Olare-Aja (community leader) of Koko’’.
The nonagenarian, gifted interpreter and scholar died on Thursday, March 19, 2020.
The 99-year-old legal luminary, politician par excellence and an astute intellectual was interred on Saturday, May 9, 2020 in his hometown.
Deacon Aganbi served as chairman for the Itsekiri Bible Translation Project, the team that completed the Old and New Testament translation in the Itsekiri language.
Meanwhile, the 2025 Canaan Land Smart City Golf Tournament and Business conference will begin on Friday, December 12 in Delta State.
“Koko Town has the huge potential for investment, particularly in real estate, agriculture, health, tourism and other areas. So we are expecting investors and some of the most famous and highly-ranked golfers in the sport’s history and in the contemporary game from different parts of the world” a statement by the Chief Executive Officer of Akogate Group, Felix Aganbi, said.
The golf tournament and business and conference will be held from 12-14 December, 2025 in Canaan Land, Koko Town.
“Koko Town is a hub for fishing and shrimping operations. There are a lot of oil and gas companies. Whether you are a local or foreign investor or looking at residential or commercial properties, there is something for everyone in Koko.”
The statement said “the event will showcase the diverse range of opportunities that the port town has to offer”
On security, Aganbi said “Steps have been taken to ensure that visitors from within and outside the country have a secure and conducive atmosphere within which to assess the economic opportunities of Koko.”
He emphasized the tight security in Koko and the hospitality for which the residents are known.
“Top business men in Nigeria and abroad, members of the diplomatic corps and key actors in government across the country are looking forward to converging on Koko beginning from December 12, 2025. They are excited by the prospect of experiencing the hospitality for which the good people of Koko are known for and the vast opportunities for commerce, tourism and industry.”
According to Aganbi, the event is expected to drive long term sustainable economic participation and create new opportunities for local and foreign investors in the area.
“It will provide valuable insights into untapped business opportunities, encourage private sector participation, showcase the real estate and tourism potentials of Koko and unite the people and the communities.
“Situated off Benin-Sapele expressway, the port town is 30 minutes’ drive from Benin City and over 45 minutes away from Warri town by road. Koko has the best aquatic products in Nigeria as of today. Completion of the coastal road will reduce travel time between Delta and Lagos to less than two hours. There are ongoing refinery projects. People who are coming to Koko will be in for a surprise” he added.
Credit: Felix Aganbi
