By Jimitota Onoyume

A cultural organ developer and journalist Mr Asiayei Enaibo has lauded High Chief Kestin Pondi and other Ijaw leaders for their philanthropic gestures and contributions to humanity.

His poetic statement made available to Vanguard reads :”‎I’ve heard of his kindness, witnessed his good deeds, and seen his wonders unfold like a sacred river. From Father Igologolo’s ancient caves to Osiki River’s gracious currents, he flows with quiet power.
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“‎A grandson of Osen, whose river flows with milk and honey, and spirit with compassion. He stands honouring humanity – High Chief Kestin Pondi, Osikinagba, a dynasty of kindness, embroidered with purity, empathy, and life-transforming passion.
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“‎Seek his face, and weariness fades. Seek his presence, and encounter life’s light. Seek his wisdom, and receive counsel for a brighter tomorrow. Partner with him, and witness progress expand.
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“‎In his policies, wisdom flows. In his world, grace abounds. In his legacy, rivers of the fathers flow to sons, from uncle to kin, heritage to destiny.
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“‎From Igologolo to Saimuzubou, Okerenkoko to Kurutie River, Forcados shores to Ogulagha Sea, one name echoes gently – High Chief Kestin Pondi.
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“‎Today, I walk this land with gladness, hope in my steps. My research birthed dialogues between seen and unseen, wisdom meeting wisdom. Like the Dialogue of Plato to his Master Socrates so this script to the Grand Master Tompolo. I bow before his presence, grateful for his smile, honoured by his approval.
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“‎Like Father Igologolo, kindness flows through lineage and beyond. I come with a heart adorned with native chalk, Ziba Opuoru’s sacred powder – hope, grace, vision, and wisdom.
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“‎Kestin Pondi isn’t just a man; he’s an institution, an extension of Father Igologolo. Legacy breathes through him. Who honours the source honours the stream. Like Father Igologolo, whose kindness extends through nephews, nieces, and lineage, so does this spirit of generosity travel through bloodlines and beyond.

“‎Today, I come to the temple with a heart adorned with native chalk, with the sacred powder of Ziba Opuoru upon my face, the whiteness of hope, the whiteness of grace, the whiteness of vision and wisdom, the driving force of our society.

“His priceless saving lives, golden heart and value added wealth to mankind.
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“‎Kestin Pondi is not merely a man. He is an institution. He is an extension of Father Igologolo, and through him, legacy breathes. What pleases the father pleases the son. Whoever honours the source honours the stream. They are disciples of the Ijaw tradition. They are custodians of Ijaw heritage. They are guardian forces safeguarding the undying principles and the unseen sacred laws of our Opuaduwe and Kaladuwe’s sanctity.

“‎Let Kestin Pondi be blessed.
‎Let Father Igologolo be blessed.
‎Let Tare Pondi be blessed.
‎Let Matthew Tonlagha be blessed.
‎Let Tantita be blessed.
‎Let Barrister Jakpa be blessed.
‎Let Capt. Warredi be blessed.
‎Let Dr. Otuaro Dennis be blessed
‎Let our Mother, Chief Ghana Pondi be blessed!
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“‎Let all who stand as pillars of humanity be blessed.
‎For these are my prayers from the sacred eye of Ziba Opuoru.
‎Blessed be unto Osikinagba for a look into dreams to reality. God bless your daily pathways in night and day.

“Smiles of hope that save nations and guard the coast. No evil cometh your dwelling place.‎Iseei”
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