Okpebholo Joins Oba Ewuare II’s 10th Coronation Anniversary Observance.
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday joined residents and other guests to mark the 10th coronation anniversary of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, with activities in Benin City.
The anniversary observance included prayers, cultural displays and traditional tributes at the historic Holy Aruosa Cathedral, where the monarch participated in activities marking a decade on the throne.
In a message commemorating the anniversary, Okpebholo congratulated the monarch and expressed prayers for his continued good health, wisdom and peaceful reign. He also expressed hope for sustained peace, unity and development in the Benin Kingdom and Edo State.
The anniversary programme also includes other activities at the Benin Royal Palace, including the commissioning of a new festival hall and cultural events scheduled as part of the celebrations.
Oba Ewuare II was crowned on October 20, 2016, following the death of his father and predecessor, Oba Erediauwa, in April of the same year. He is the 40th Oba of Benin.
The anniversary marks 10 years of his reign over the Benin Kingdom, a traditional institution with a long-standing cultural and historical role iOkpebholo Joins Oba Ewuare II’s 10th Coronation Anniversary Observance
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday joined residents and other guests to mark the 10th coronation anniversary of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, with activities in Benin City.
The anniversary observance included prayers, cultural displays and traditional tributes at the historic Holy Aruosa Cathedral, where the monarch participated in activities marking a decade on the throne.
In a message commemorating the anniversary, Okpebholo congratulated the monarch and expressed prayers for his continued good health, wisdom and peaceful reign. He also expressed hope for sustained peace, unity and development in the Benin Kingdom and Edo State.
The anniversary programme also includes other activities at the Benin Royal Palace, including the commissioning of a new festival hall and cultural events scheduled as part of the celebrations.
Oba Ewuare II was crowned on October 20, 2016, following the death of his father and predecessor, Oba Erediauwa, in April of the same year. He is the 40th Oba of Benin.
The anniversary marks 10 years of his reign over the Benin Kingdom, a traditional institution with a long-standing cultural and historical role in Edo State.n Edo State.
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