The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, on Saturday, April 8, received two tortoises said to be 117 years old. Punch reports that the tortoises were presented to the Oba as gift by traditional rulers in the Edo North senatorial district when he visited them.





The Ikelebe III, in the Etsako West local government area of Edo, His Royal Highness, Aliyu Momoh while receiving the Oba pledge support of all traditional rulers in the state for the visiting king. It was gathered that the Oba Ewuare II also called on all the traditional rulers in Edo state to work towards promoting measures that will conserve the environment and encourage forest regeneration.

The Oba Ewuare II on His part called on all the traditional rulers in Edo state to work towards promoting measures that will conserve the environment and encourage forest regeneration.

Also speaking, the Otaru of Auchi said other traditional rulers in Edo North will continue to support that Oba in his endeavour. He also called on the Benin Monarch to lead an advocacy for the roles of traditional rulers to be captured or specified in the country’s constitution .

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Source http://www.focusngr.com/posts/oba-of-benin-gifted-with-117-year-old-tortoises-photos/

na flat head tortoise

Oba, pls watch out! Base on logistics, The tortoise might be a snitch to watch out your activities in palace.. shine ur eyes bro

I guess the gift signifies "longevity and wisdom"


Oba gha Toh Kpe eeh..... Ise!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g92zAfEQQh0