By Tobore Akpososo
Engr Dr Benson Edoja, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Class Motors and Class Hotels Limited has been described as a man with a heart of gold, a patriotic Urhobo son, a God-fearing, reliable and accessible Urhobo icon worthy of emulation by all.
In a heartfelt and glowing tribute by Prince Samuel Robinson, a PDP chieftain from Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Dr Ben Edoja was described as a man who has led a life of impact and uncommon grace to do exploits among his people.
Prince Robinson emphasized that Dr Ben Edoja had been a blessing to all those around him and so had created a niche for himself as the ‘’Adjerese’’ of Urhoboland, a sobriquet that underscores his value and significance in the days of trouble.
‘’As we celebrate yet another of his birthdays in this season, the birthday of our Lord Jesus Christ and the dawn of a new year, I am delighted to be associated with this man of incomparable heart of gold. There are men and there are men. Here is a man who stands for his people in their time of need, a man who is an Urhobo man through and through in all his undertakings, not shy of being associated with Urhobo people and matters, a man who stands tall amongst his peers yet bend low to relate with all class of persons despite their social standing. DR Ben Edoja is a complete Urhobo patriot and this is wishing this rare breed of patriotic Urhobo leader more years to serve his people.
‘’The story of Engr Dr Ben Edoja is not a story for one day. He is an erudite businessman with a heart of gold. He gives to all their dues and is not inclined to shrewdness in his business undertakings. He is gold and maintains a spotless heart of gold in dealing with associates. He is kind, generous and caring. He is a man of uncommon grace in spreading joy among those around him.
‘’Dr Ben Edoja, despite his successes in life, has maintain a close walk with God, maintaining a fear of God in his dealings with people. He does not allow wealth to becloud his sense of human feelings and passion for the welfare of others. He fears God and demonstrates it in practical terms through his relationship with people.
‘’Two other virtues that must be celebrated in this rare breed are reliability and accessibility. Engr Ben Edoja is dependable, good-natured, authentic and demonstrates a selfless concern for the welfare of others. And to crown it all, Ben Edoja is accessible. He is not one of those members of the privileged elite class that built cocoons around them to prevent others from mixing up with them. Engr Ben Edoja maintains an open-door policy, simple-hearted, down-to-earth and meticulous in handling issues that bother on the welfare of people around him.
‘’On this occasion of his birthday and as we step into the new year, I and my family, wish to congratulate this rare breed of a patriot and wish him a prosperous and bountiful new year of incredible harvest in 2025. The hand that feeds others cannot be lacking. May heaven release more showers of blessing on him so he could continue to be a source of blessing and inspiration to mankind’’, Prince Robinson added.
