The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, His Eminence Sa’advert Abubakar III, has described the Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, as a job mannequin to conventional rulers in Nigeria.
The Sultan made the assertion on Saturday throughout a royal Durbar organized as a part of actions marking the Benin monarch’s tenth coronation anniversary.
Formerly a uncommon spectacle in Benin, the Durbar has turn into a recurring characteristic since Oba Ewuare II ascended the throne of his ancestors ten years in the past.
Represented by the Emir of Kagara in Niger State, Malam Ahmed Garba Gunna, the Sultan paid tribute to Oba Ewuare, who rode on horseback from his palace to Garrick Memorial Ground to steer an enormous crowd on the royal horse race.
He described the Oba as a worthy and influential chief deserving of the Durbar honour as a first-class conventional ruler.
”We are following in your footsteps whereas praying for grace and braveness,” mentioned the Sultan, whose delegation joined different conventional rulers —together with the Imah IV of Somorika Kingdom, HRH Sule Idaiye, and the Ojie of Uneme N’ Ekehuan, HRH Oba Felix Collins, each from Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State—in paying homage.
Frank Irabor, Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council, who spoke on behalf of the Benin palace, expressed deep appreciation to his company on the event.
He additionally acknowledged the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, and a group of veterinary docs led by the Director of the UNIBEN Veterinary Clinic, Prof. Paul Nwiyi Okechukwu, who ensured the well being and well-being of the horses and riders all through their keep forward of the grand Durbar occasion.
The colourful celebration not solely highlighted the wealthy cultural heritage of the Benin Kingdom but additionally served as a strong image of unity, mutual respect, and bridges constructed throughout conventional establishments all through Nigeria.
As Oba Ewuare II marks a decade of purposeful reign, the grand Durbar stands as a testomony to a legacy that continues to encourage conventional management nationwide.
