Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has extolled the leadership of the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, CFR, as the revered monarch marks his 10th coronation anniversary.
Idahosa described the milestone as a celebration of a decade of royal leadership, preservation of sacred traditions and commitment to the peace, unity and enduring cultural identity of the Great Benin Kingdom.
In his congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, the Deputy Governor expressed pride in the monarch’s reign, noting that the past ten years have reinforced the bonds of unity among the Benin people and sustained the values of wisdom, discipline, mutual respect and communal harmony.
He said Oba Ewuare II’s position as custodian of the kingdom’s ancestral heritage underscores the importance of traditional institutions in preserving cultural identity, fostering social cohesion and inspiring younger generations to uphold the values of their forebears.
Idahosa, who identified with the historic significance of the anniversary as a proud son of the Benin Kingdom, joined the Benin Royal Family, palace chiefs and sons and daughters of the kingdom across the world in celebrating the monarch’s decade on the throne.
The Deputy Governor urged the people of Benin to use the anniversary as an opportunity to reaffirm their collective commitment to peace, unity and the continued progress of the kingdom.
He further prayed for God’s continued protection, sound health, divine wisdom and renewed strength for Oba Ewuare II, expressing the hope that his reign would usher in many more years of peace and prosperity for the Benin Kingdom.
Idahosa reaffirmed his goodwill towards the revered monarch and the Benin people, wishing the kingdom sustained peace, unity and development under the guidance of the ancestral throne.
