The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omon’Oba N’Edo Uku’Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, paid a visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House on Friday, July 14.
The president received the monarch and members of his delegation at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa around 1 pm.
The delegation included the Egiagbai of Ekperi, the Imah of Somorika, the Onojie of Ewato and the Ojuromi of Uromi as well as top Benin Chiefs.
As at the time of filing this report the reason for the visit was not made known, however, there are suggestions that the meeting is geared at formally congratulating the new president on his assumption of office.
Also, it is suggested that the visit of the monarch is to discuss with the president about issues concerning the Nigerian people.
See videos of the visit below.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives in Audience, His Royal Majesty, Omon’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, The Oba of Benin and his delegation which included the Egiagbai of Ekperi, the Imah of Somorika, the Onojie of Ewato and the Ojuromi of Uromi as well as top Benin Chiefs… pic.twitter.com/aIe97CzuMd
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