Members of Commodity Market women and men of Nigeria, Edo State Chapter have paid homage to Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin, ahead of the 2024 Igue festival, which begins on Saturday December 14th.
President of the group, Pastor (Mrs) Josephine Isi Ibhaguezejele also know Iyeki leader in Edo State, recall with great affection the support of Oba Ewuare II, who is the grand Patron of the body, and thanked the Royal father for his devotion to service.
Ibhaguezejele who was joined by other members of executives, including Princess Edugie Iyamu-Akenzua during the visit, described the move as an honour and blessing to mankind.
Also, Mrs Patience Oghariaha, paid tribute to the Oba of Oba Benin and thanked the first Class traditional ruler for believing them from the hands of their oppressors in Edo State.
“We are here to thank the Oba for bringing us out of poverty and difficulties. You also rescued us from our oppressors in the various markets in Edo State. Our Oba did this for us? We are indeed grateful to God and our revered Oba”, she said.
Mr Terry Usunobun Ebomwonyi, rendered a panegyric display in Edo Language and offered prayer for peaceful reign of the Oba, while a palace functionary gave the group a traditional acknowledgement.
Performance by the group set the tune for the brief event held in Oba Palace in Benin City where they pledged their loyalty to Oba Ewuare II.
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