Oba of Benin unveils Chieftaincy titles ahead of Igue festival

Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin has unveiled 17 new Chieftaincy titles, ahead of the 2023 annual Igue festival also known as Ugie, in acknowledgement of their loyalty and dedication to service.

The newly appointee Chiefs are Chief Ekhorovbiye Oviasogie who was bestowed Uwangue of Benin title, while Chief Adanihuomwan Igbinovia was honoured with Eribo of Benin title.

Accordingly, Chief Osamwonyi Osagiede has been made Ovienrioba of Benin alongside Chief Orobosa Enoma — the Osague of Benin.

Also, Chief Edegbe Ugbogbo was elevated as the Olaye of Benin, while Chief Uyigue Ugiagbe, is now known as Obaroduagbon of Benin.

Others are Chief Amadin Stevens (Obamariaye of Benin), Chief Uyiekpen Ajayi (Aiwerioba of Benin), and Chief Joseph Inuaghata (Aiyobazogie of Benin).

Also elevated are, Chief Friday Omoragbon (Osaguobadiaye of Benin), Chief Amadin Osayande (Ogieroba of Benin) and Chief Osayawe Odia (Eriyo of Benin).

Similarly, Chief Osamede Omorogieva is now the U’se of Benin, while Chief Enoghayinagbon emerged as the Obamedo of Benin.

In addition, Chief Samuel Ehigie is now known as Aitiloba of Benin, while Chief Osadebamwen Ediae (Obazumamwen of Benin), alongside Chief Godwin Ekhorutomwen who was named Obazumamwen of Benin.

During the Ekponmwanbor (Thanksgiving) traditional rites in Oba Palace, palace Chiefs with their family members, friends well-wishers and other palace functionaries, paid tributes to Oba Ewuare II.

Members of the Igbeziken Royal group, joined by excited women’s voices that peeled above the maracas, danced joyfully with the Chiefs who are expected to stay on course and make significant impacts, in adoration to almighty God and the Benin throne.

Paparazzi and visitors craved to catch a glimpse of Oba Ewuare II — the apex of Royalty, decked in his unique traditional finery at the Ceremony.