Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has described the reign of the Oba of Benin Oba Ewuare II N’Ogidigan as a period of peace unity and reconciliation.
Governor Okpebholo in a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary Patrick Ebojele said the 10 years coronation anniversary was a moment of celebration and thanksgiving for a decade of wise dignified and purposeful reign.
Okpebholo said the Oba of Benin has displayed the values of peace unity reconciliation service and leadership to the Benin Kingdom and to humanity.
He said the monarch’s efforts to advance the dignity of the Benin people helped strengthened the place of the Benin Kingdom among the great civilisations of the world.
According to him ‘As the revered custodian of the ancient heritage of the Benin Kingdom Your Royal Majesty has continued to preserve promote and project our rich culture traditions history and identity on a global stage.
‘We deeply appreciate Your Royal Majesty’s goodwill wise counsel and support for the Edo State Government’ he said.
On her part the lawmaker representing Ovia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives Hon Omosede Igbinedion said the coronation anniversary embodied the history identity dignity and enduring greatness of the Benin people.
Igbinedion said the Benin Monarch has remained a symbol of unity wisdom cultural preservation and steadfast leadership.
‘Your reign has continued to strengthen the bond between our glorious past and the aspirations of future generations.
‘Your Majesty’s unwavering commitment to the preservation of our ancestral heritage and revered traditions has reinforced the pride of Benin sons and daughters throughout Nigeria and across the world.
‘On behalf of myself my son Prince Alexander Amafidon Avan Akenzua and the good people of Ovia North East and Ovia South West Federal Constituency I join the Benin Royal Family the Palace Chiefs sons and daughters of Benin Kingdom and well-wishers across the world in celebrating this magnificent milestone.’
Edo State Deputy Governor Hon. Dennis Idahosa described the milestone as a celebration of a decade of royal leadership preservation of sacred traditions as well as commitment to the peace unity and enduring cultural identity of the Great Benin Kingdom.