The monarch’s aircraft landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 5:05pm; and he was received by Benin traditional chiefs, prominent Benin indigenes and friends.
READ ALSO: Robert Mugabe's letter of resignationAmongst the prominent Benin sons who were on hand to receive the Oba, was John Odigie-Oyegun, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to Oyegun, the monarch’s visit was ‘historic’, as it was his first since he was crowned.
He stated:“The Oba’s visit is bringing peace, hope to the country and change in the nation.
“Everybody here as you can see came to give him a rousing welcome. It is a historic occurrence, our new Oba, a unique Oba with a unique culture.
“We also have a unique president in the person of Muhammadu Buhari with a unique way of doing things. A lot of good things will come out of this visit.”
Also speaking, another prominent Benin son and member of the House of Representatives, Johnson Agbonayinma, said that as a proud indigene of Edo state, he couldn't help but tell his colleagues in the green chamber that he had a 'caring' Oba.
In his words:
“There is a saying that if you do not value what you have, somebody else will help you devalue it.The Oba’s visit was also described by the president of the Benin community in Abuja, Dickson Omoregie, as a joyful occasion.
“I value my traditional institution and all I can do is to tell my honourable colleagues, friends of Edo, to let them know that we have a caring King.
“I am happy to see the crowd that came to receive the Oba; I ask God to bless them and the chiefs as well.
“This is to tell you that our Oba is one who deserves all the respect accorded to him without being sentimental.
“It is a glorious day as his mission is to also show appreciation to all those who supported him during his coronation. It will be an honour to understand that we have an Oba who cares about the unity of the country.”
He stated:
“That is why he is starting here in Abuja to visit his children, we are delighted to receive him. When your daddy comes to visit you, you are so excited; It is a joyful day for us Edo people in Abuja.’’
See photos from the event:
The Oba of Benin pictured disembarking from his aircraft (Photo credit: Premium Times)
The monarch was received by various Benin chiefs (Photo credit: Facebook: Comrade-Austeen Imoniche Oviosun)
Oba of Benin makes historic first visit to Abuja since coronation
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