Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu has felicitated the Benin Monarch, Oba of Benin, Ewuare 11, on his six years ascension to the throne and birthday anniversaries.
In his congratulatory message personally signed by the Deputy Governor, he stated:
His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin
“It is my honour and privilege to felicitate with His Royal Majesty on this momentous occasion the of double celebration of your six y rs on the ancient Benin throne and birthday anniversary”.
“For us as Edo people, we are proud of you as a symbol of our royalty and progenitor of our cultural heritage”.
“Umogun, your ascension to the royal stool of your forebears these past six years has ushered in a new era of peace and progressive developments to the Benin Kingdom in particular and Edo State at large”.
“Umogun, your recent conferment of the National Honour of Commander of the Federal Republic, CFR, by President Mohammadu Buhari (GCFR(, is a testament to your status as a first-class traditional ruler, whose contributions to nation-building and humanity can not be quantified”.
“Your Royal Majesty, as you age gracefully on the throne, it is my sincere prayer that your ancestors and God Almighty will continually protect and bless you in good health, sound mind and longevity”.
“Our great Oba, congratulations on this historic double celebration”.
“Oba Gha To’Kpere, lse”.