President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, on the 9th anniversary of his ascension to the ancient throne of his forebears.
In a statement on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President joined the Government and people of Edo State, the Benin Traditional Council, and the royal family in celebrating the revered monarch, whose reign, he said, has been marked by “unrelenting service to his domain and the nation.”
President Tinubu lauded Oba Ewuare II for his steadfast commitment to promoting peace, unity, and social harmony in Edo and beyond.
Read Also: Adamawa Social Protection Bill needs legal backing – Assembly
He particularly commended the monarch’s role in confronting social vices such as human trafficking and illegal migration, describing his advocacy as vital in safeguarding the nation’s youth.
The President also praised the royal father’s enduring campaign for a cultural renaissance and the preservation of traditional values, noting his leadership in efforts to secure the repatriation of stolen Benin artefacts from Western institutions as a symbol of African dignity and heritage restoration.
“As the Oba of Benin marks nine years on the ancient throne of his ancestors, I salute his unwavering leadership in preserving Benin’s cultural legacy and passing it on to future generations,” President Tinubu stated.
He prayed that God would continue to bless the monarch with long life, good health, and more historic accomplishments in his reign.
