The University of Benin Governing Council has appreciated Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin outstanding impact and legacy for taking Nigeria peace and unity profoundly serious.
The Chairman/ Pro-Chancellor of the University Governing Council, Prof. Shaibu Umar who made the remarks during a Courtesy visit to Oba Palace in City stated that the visit was met to identify with the Benin Royal Palace.
Addressing the Benin Royal throne, the leader of the delegation, stated that Oba Ewuare’s leadership role is not noticed in Edo State, but in Nigeria and sued for sustainability.
Prof. Umar who waxed lyrical after addressing some house keeping issues about the University that transformed anticipation into excellence, solicited for Royal blessings and support to enable the Council discharge its Responsibility efficiently.
He said, “The strides and developmental efforts put by the Palace to ensure peaceful coexistence, not only in Benin City, but for the entire Nigeria.
“Anyone who can govern the affairs of Benin Kingdom, is capable to govern Nigeria.
“What your Royal Majesty is doing to have peace, stability and proper leadership to the good people of Benin is not only see by Benin people in Edo State, but it’s seen all over the Country. We request your Royal Majesty to continue”, he pleaded.
Responding, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo,
Oba Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin noted that he is not oblivious of the task ahead of the University of Benin Governing Council as the Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
The first Class traditional ruler also pledged his support to the federal government own-institution.
Highpoint of the visit was a group by the delegation accompanied by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Lilian Salami and Principal officers of the school with Oba Ewuare II as a mark of goodwill by the Benin monarch.
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