By Chris Osa Nehikhare | Publisher, From My Window

We are delighted to present this special edition of From My Window, dedicated to the remarkable life, journey and legacy of His Excellency, Sir Chief Dr Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, CFR, the Esama of Benin, as he marks his 92nd birthday.

Across these pages, we go beyond the familiar public image to revisit the man, the milestones, the institutions, the generosity and some of the stories that have made the Esama one of the most consequential personalities of his generation.

It is part history. Part tribute. Part personal recollection.

Above all, it is a celebration of a life lived on a grand scale and the footprints left along the way.

Welcome to The Esama Special Edition.