President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Ewuare II, on the occasions of his 10th Coronation Anniversary and his 73rd birthday.
The felicitation was conveyed to the traditional ruler in a statement issued by the State House on October 20, on behalf of the President, his wife and the Federal Government.
Tinubu felicitates Oba of Benin
Tinubu described the Oba of Benin as an embodiment of dignity, culture and historical consciousness, whose leadership reflected the heritage of the Benin people and Nigerians at large.
According to him, the milestone attained by the traditional ruler marked a decade of royal stewardship and commitment to preserving the cultural heritage and traditions of the Benin Kingdom.
President Tinubu stated that the Oba Ewuare II has demonstrated wisdom, courage and restraint throughout his reign, while sustaining the dignity of the traditional institution and inspiring public confidence.
He also praised the traditional ruler for promoting peace, describing him as a symbol of integrity, a custodian of communal values and a rallying point for the aspirations of his people.
He particularly commended efforts by the Oba to facilitate the repatriation of stolen Benin artefacts, acknowledging his role in safeguarding one of Africa’s most enduring monarchies.
Wishing the traditional ruler well on his birthday, the President prayed for renewed strength, greater wisdom, sound health and continued inspiration for younger generations to value their cultural heritage.
He expressed the hope that his reign would record greater achievements in the cultural and social causes he has championed.
Oba Ewuare II was crowned the Oba of Benin in October 2016, succeeding his father, Oba Erediauwa, who reigned from 1979 until his death in 2016.
The traditional ruler, who marked his 73rd birthday on Monday, 20 October, 2026 was born on 20 October, 1953.
