Tinubu celebrates Oba of Benin on his 70th birthday.

The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has been cordially congratulated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 70th birthday and seventh anniversary of coronation.

In a statement released on Friday by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, The Special Advisor on Media and Publicity, President Tinubu expressed his joy along with the people of Edo State, the Royal Family, the Benin Traditional Council, and most importantly, the people of Benin on the 70th birthday of their highly esteemed traditional ruler.

“You have served Nigeria in various capacities, particularly as an ambassador of our wonderful nation,” he remarked. You fervently back the country’s efforts to combat human trafficking. It is impressive how persistently you have worked with the Federal Government to make sure that stolen artifacts are brought back to the nation. Above all, Your Majesty’s counsel to succeeding administrations makes you stand out as a champion of peace.

The President said, “I enjoin you to continue using your exalted position and divine endowments for the promotion of arts, culture, and the values that the Benin Kingdom and the Nigerian people hold as sacrosanct. You are the guardian of the cherished customs and traditions of the Benin Kingdom and its people.”

President Bola Tinubu wishes the Oba many more years of good health and fulfillment on the throne.