Tinubu Congratulates Oba Of Benin On 10th Anniversary, 73rd Birthday

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Ewuare II, on his 10th anniversary on the throne and 73rd birthday.

The President, in an announcement personally signed by him, prolonged his congratulations on behalf of his spouse and the Federal Government.

Tinubu described the monarch as an embodiment of putting up with dignity, tradition and historic consciousness, noting that his management mirrored the heritage and id of the Benin individuals and Nigerians at giant.

He mentioned the anniversary marked a decade of royal stewardship, service and dedication to preserving the heritage and traditions of the Benin Kingdom.

“For a decade, you have continued to demonstrate your leadership by sustaining the dignity of the Royal institution and inspiring confidence,” the President mentioned.

Tinubu mentioned he had watched with admiration the knowledge, braveness, restraint and dedication to peace that had characterised the monarch’s years on the throne.

According to him, Oba Ewuare II has remained an emblem of grace and integrity, a fountain of knowledge, a guardian of communal values and a rallying level for the aspirations of his individuals.

The President additionally counseled the standard ruler’s efforts to repatriate stolen Benin artefacts, describing him as a exceptional custodian of considered one of Africa’s most enduring monarchies.

As the Oba marked his 73rd birthday, Tinubu prayed for renewed energy, higher knowledge and sound well being for the monarch.

He additionally expressed hope that the brand new yr would encourage youthful generations to cherish their cultural heritage and that the monarch’s reign would report higher achievements within the cultural and social causes he had championed.

The President concluded his tribute with the standard Benin expression, “Oba gha t’o kpere. Ise!”