President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, as he marks his 70th birthday and seventh coronation anniversary.
This is contained in a press release signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
President Tinubu rejoiced with the Government and people of Edo State, the Royal Family, Benin Traditional Council and most especially, the Benin people as their highly revered traditional ruler turns 70.
“You have served Nigeria in different capacities, especially as an ambassador of our great country. You are an ardent supporter of the nation’s war against human trafficking. Your steadfast collaboration with the Federal Government in ensuring that stolen artefacts are returned to the country is remarkable. Most importantly, Your Majesty’s words of advice for successive administrations stand you out as a lover of peace.
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“As the custodian of the cherished customs and traditions of the Benin Kingdom and its people, I enjoin you to continue to use your exalted position and divine endowments for the promotion of arts, culture, and the values that the Benin Kingdom and the Nigerian people hold as sacrosanct,” the President stated.
President Tinubu wished the Oba many more years of good health and fulfilment on the throne.
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