His Royal Majesty, Omo N, ‘Oba
N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolor, Oba Ewuare II- Oba of Benin, on Wednesday made an
historic visit to Abuja after his coronation in October 2016.
The Oba who arrived the Nnamdi
Azikiwe International Airport at about 5:05p.m., was received by some Benin
traditional chiefs, prominent Benin indigenes and friends.
Chief Odigie Oyegun, Chairman of
the All Progressives Congress (APC), one of the Edo indigene at the Airport to
receive the Monarch, said that the visit by the Oba was historic being his
first after his coronation.
“The Oba’s visit is bringing
peace, hope to the country and change in the nation.
“Everybody is here as you can see
to give him a rosy welcome. It is an historic occurrence, our new Oba, a unique
Oba with a unique culture.
“We also have a unique president
in the person of Muhammadu Buhari with a unique way of doing things. A lot of
good things will come out of this visit,’’ he said.
Similarly, Mr Johnson
Agbonayinma, a member of the House of Representatives, said the Edo indigenes
in Abuja are excited to welcome the Oba which he described as caring.
“There is a saying that if you do
not value what you have, somebody else will help you devalue it.
“I value my traditional
Institution and all I can do is to tell my Honourable colleagues, friends of
Edo to let them know that we have a caring King.
“I am happy to see the crowd that
came to receive the Oba; I ask God to bless them and the chiefs as well.
“This is to tell you that our Oba
is one who deserves all the respect accorded to him without being sentimental.
“It is a glorious day as his
mission is to also show appreciation to all those who supported him during his
coronation.
“It will be an honour to
understand that we have an Oba who cares about the unity of the country.
Also Mr Dickson Omoregie, the
President of Benin community in Abuja described the visit as a
multi-dimensional as he would move from one place to another to appreciate
those that supported him during his coronation.
“That is why he is starting here
in Abuja to visit his children, we are delighted to receive him.
“When your daddy comes to visit
you, you are so excited; It is a joyful day for us Edo people in Abuja.’’
Also, Mr Osazuwa Imasuen
described the Oba as a man of the people, a highly trained diplomat who knows
the value of friendship.
“We are glad to receive the Oba
as he brings us peace and goodwill,’’he said.
Traditional dancers from Benin
Kingdom and Abuja thrilled the crowd who came to receive the Oba.
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