Sir Gabriel Igbinedion, a tree who made several forests, by Dele Sobowale

“God could not be everywhere and, therefore, he made mothers” – Jewish proverb.Sir (Chief) Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom, born on Tuesday, September 11, 1934, like all of us, was created by the Almighty God; and moulded by his mother in a billion, Madam Okunozee Igbinedion. Together, God and Mama gifted to humanity one of the finest specimens of God’s creation one can know about.The totality of Esama’s life and achievements leave those priv