25/01/2026
A GLANCE AT IMASOGIE AT 85TH: all roads leading to the venue of occasion were locked down as Dignitaries across the state grace the invent.
____ Sir Chief (Dr.) Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion described Imasogie as a political legend whose virtues of accountability, transparency and selfless service is worth emulating.
______ Dr. Tony Aziegbemi Described Imasogie as a personality worthy of emulation whose support to the unto humanity is unprecedented.
______ Comrade Bayode Choice Who led the group of Army of Progressive Media presented a Customised life size Cardboard to the Celebrant in appreciation to his fatherly support to the media body.
By: Army Of Progressive Media
January 25th, 2026 Will remain a milestone in the annals of Edo state history as Pa Dickson Etose Imasogie Celebrates Grace of God Almighty at 85.
Pa Dickson Imasogie, a Distinguished Politician of repute. He was among the few Nigerians that came together to Register People's Democratic Party in 1998.
His Career cut across many profession including, teaching, Joining the Nigeria Army where he rose to the position of warrant 11 officer and a flourishing Farming Career. Pa Dickson became widely respected for his agricultural achievements. He was appointed in 2010 as the Chairman of of the Cocoa Research institute of Nigeria(CRIN).
Pa Dickson Etose Imasogie was born in Benin City Edo State on January 21, 1941. Despite his humble background, his Life reflect courage, resilience, humility and uncommon integrity.
On the Political front Pa Dickson Imasogie remain a juggernaut of note. In the Second republic he donated his 3 storey building to the NPN and supported the late Gen. Samuel Ogbemudia in 1979 and 1983 for the governorship of old bendel state. and numerous others Edo Son and Daughter's under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party till date.
The event was graced by eminent Nigerians from all walks of life, including The Esama of Benin Kingdom, Sir Chief (Dr ) Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion who was honored as the father of day , Pastor Osagie Ize iyamu and his wife, the chief medical Director UBTH prof Idia Ize iyamu. Edo state pdp chairman Anthony Aziegbemi, Hon Victor Enoghama vice Chairman PDP Edo State, Mr Henry Tenebe-The State Secretary PDP, Pastor and Mrs Pascal Ugbome, Hon Mattew Iduoriyekemwen, Lady Uwa Osunbor, Hon. Chris Nehikhare and numerous other dignitaries from within and outside the Country.
In his opening speech, The father of the day Chief (Dr) Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion described Imasogie as a political legend whose virtues of accountability, transparency and selfless service to humanity should be continued to be celebrated as ingredients of purposeful leadership needed by the masses.
PDP State Chairman, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi thanked all the guest who took their time to celebrate an Enigma, Pa Etose Dickson Imasogie. He posit that Pa Dickson lives an exemplary and worthy life of emulation. He prays to God to Continue to give the Celebrant good health and long life and thereafter, Azeigbemi led party state executives to present a birthday girt to the celebrant.
Com Bayode Choice, the national Coordinator of Army of Progressive Media who led some of the selected persons of the media to the occasion extolled Pa Etose Dickson Imasogie's defining principles of integrity, loyalty, truth and justice. Recalling his exemplary leadership odyssey and selfless service to humanity.
The leading Social media influencers body in Edo State, Army of Progressive media Presented a Customised Life Size Cardboard to the Celebrant in appreciation for his unwavering and unprecedented Philanthropic gesture towards the media body, PDP and Humanity. They wish him many more years in good and sound health.
Pa Dickson lmasogie appreciated all and Sundry for coming to grace his day. In same vein, the celebrant Son Mr Philip Imasogie, thanks relatives, friends and political associate of the celebration most especially the Esama of Benin kingdom Sir(Dr) Gabriel Igbinedion for adding colours to the occasion. On behalf of other Children he wish the celebrant long life and prosperity.
Guests were treated with Sumptuous Varieties of Foods and Assorted drinks. Notable Musician and traditional dancers were on ground to entertain the guest.
