Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on the occasion of his fourth year coronation anniversary and his birthday.
In a statement on Tuesday, the governor prayed for more years of unmatched advancement and development with the Oba’s continued reign on the throne of his ancestors.
He celebrated the traditional ruler for ensuring stability, peace, and progress in Edo since his reign.
“On behalf of the government and people of Edo State, I heartily congratulate your Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, on the auspicious occasion of your birthday celebration and 4th coronation anniversary.
“We have indeed benefited from your fatherly role in ensuring stability, peace and progress in our dear state,” Governor Obaseki said.
He also prayed that the many more years that God would grant the Oba to sit on the exalted throne would usher in unmatched advancement and development to the people.
The governor added, “May God continue to grant you sound health, the vitality and wisdom to enable you continue to lead our great kingdom.
“Congratulations! Long may you reign, Oba gha to kpere, Isee!!!”