Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin says despite the proliferation of churches in the country there seems to be no fear of God in the people, hence the increasing rate of crime and other anti-social vices in the society.

Oba Ewuare II who stated this when the Spiritual Leader and General Overseer of Spirit and Life Family Bible Church, Apostle (Mrs.) Deborah Eunice Gordon-Osagiede paid him a courtesy visit in his Palace called on church leaders to help discourage illegal migration and trafficking of the youths.

His Royal Majesty said reports indicate that some church leaders instead of discouraging human trafficking and illegal migration are encouraging it, pointing out that the Palace would continue to align with government to eradicate the menace in the society.

The Benin Monarch commended the work of the Federal Government and International Organisation on migration for their effort to expose the illicit trade and rescue Nigerians subjected to inhuman treatment in Libya.

The Oba of Benin told his guests that Oba Ewuare II Foundation has been established to meet the needs of the poor and less privileged in the society, adding that it is the desire of the Palace to make Edo State destination of choice for everyone by ensuring safety of lives and property.

Omo N’Oba said the Palace would collaborate with security agencies to ensure crime is kept as its lowest ebb in the state in order to make it conducive for investors, thereby creating employment and development.

Earlier, the Spiritual Leader and General Overseer of Spirit and Life Family Bible Church, Apostle (Mrs.) Deborah Eunice Gordon-Osagiede said she was in the Palace to acknowledge the good works of His Royal Majesty since he ascended the throne, especially the abolition of the Community Development Association (CDA), which she described as a landmark achievement.

Apostle (Mrs.) Gordon-Osagiede commended the Omo N’Oba for the peace and tranquillity in the Kingdom, and expresses hope that during the reign of Oba Ewuare II, the Kingdom would experience more peace, progress and development.

While acknowledging the goodness of God in the life of Oba Ewuare II, the clergy wished the Monarch long life and many years on the throne of his fore fathers.

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