Benin monarch to unveil Queen mother’s statue, confer maiden title
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The Benin monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, has concluded plans to unveil the Queen mother’s statue otherwise called ‘Iyoba statue’. The artwork reflects the warmth, elegance and the impact she had on people.
The traditional ruler, is billed to unveil the giant artwork on Sunday afternoon at the popular 5 junction by the point of interception between Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State.
A terse statement by the Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, indicates that brief event will begin at 2p.m on Sunday November 21st 2021.
Besides, the monarch will also confer a Chieftaincy title on on ‘Omo Ikuoyemwen’, Iyoba, the second at Iyoba palace, Uselu during the public event.
Prelude to his Coronation, Oba Ewuare at Urhokpota traditional ground, Oba Ewuare, trekked from Edaiken palace to Oba of Benin.
The royal father performed several traditional rites as the ‘Edaiken N’Uselu’ before he ascended the throne of his forebears as the 40th Oba of Benin over five years ago.
The event marks a significant milestone in Benin history due to confer the first Chieftaincy title on kuoyemwen, Iyoba the second since ascension of the throne.
The ceremony, is also meant to celebrate the modest contributions of the Queen’ mother to Benin tradition and history, according to a palace confidential expert.
Oba Ewuare, with the support of other palace functionaries and members of the Benin Royal family, is expected to remove drape panel over the artwork.
Source: Thenewspad