Buhari, Gowon, Jonathan charge traditional rulers on fostering unity, as Obaseki assures on Benin Royal Museum project

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Benin called on traditional rulers across the country to continue to build bridges of unity and oneness to promote national development.

Buhari made the call at the official launch of the Book Entitled "The Benin Monarchy, an Anthology of Benin History" held in Benin City on Saturday in commemoration of the 2nd coronation anniversary of the Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II.

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd.) also commended the Benin monarchy for the remarkable effort to tell the history of the Benin Kingdom to avoid distortion that may arise from allowing others to seize the narrative.

In his remark, Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki assured on plans to build the Benin Royal Museum to preserve Benin heritage and retrieve stolen artefacts.

President Buhari, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha commended the good relationship that exists between the Sultanate and the Benin Kingdom, saying it should cut across the country.

He said that traditional institutions must continue to stay abreast with the digital changes in the world and should not allow the changes affect the preservation of customs, languages and traditions of the people.

Buhari congratulated the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II and the council of chiefs for preserving the Benin culture, saying that the Benin kingdom is a role model to others.

He further called on traditional rulers across the country to join the federal government in preaching against hate speech and resist money politics as the 2019 elections draw near.

The Chairman of the occasion, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, commended the outstanding features of the Benin Monarchy, and described the book as a masterpiece that "tells African history by Africans"

"One of the tragedies of Africa is that our story has always been told by others from their own perspectives and with their own purpose.

"The result is that much of the narratives of our continent have been a distortion. Against this background, we appreciate the impact of this singular effort of telling the history of Benin Kingdom," he said.

Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan said the Benin Kingdom has always made the country proud via its rich history and well-structured governance system.

Jonathan commended the Oba of Benin for his resourcefulness and protection of the Benin people.

In his remark, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, assured that the Benin Royal Museum would be built and completed before the end of 2021.

He said he made the decision recently at a meeting of The Benin Dialogue Group which is made up of all prominent museums in Europe.

"We also got the commitment of the group to return many of the works that were taken from the palace during the expedition in 1897," the governor said.

In his address, His Royal Majesty Omo N' Oba N' Edo Uku Akpolo kpolo, Oba Ewuare II, commended all who have supported him since his ascension to the throne, saying his mandate is to prioritise the welfare of Edo people.

He said the 7-kg book being launched was a compendium of the great history of a great people and would also be showcased in London, the United States of America, amongst other countries.

He said the Oba Ewuare II satellite Town which is also being built in commemoration of his 2nd coronation anniversary was modelled to booster youth employment, create jobs in the agro-allied industry as well as cater for the general welfare of Edo people.

Dignitaries at the event included the Sultan of Sokoto, former governors of Edo State, Chief John Odigie Oyegun and Adams Oshiomhole, as well as the Vice Chancellor of University of Benin, Prof Faraday Orumwense amongst others.

Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2018/10/jonathangowonsgfothers-attend-oba-of.html

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Why is this dude on the left always looking so confused and clueless
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Jonathan
Nairaland funny die !
Can you imagine I typed “Jonadull_” without the underscore and it came out as Jonathan .
Lmao!

Jonathan himself! The definition of “cluelessness”

Enough of traditional institutions they are a scam, a few days ago they robbed around the obas palace in broad day light for over 1hour no police or civil defense presence. Fast forward to today fierce and gun wielding officers today around the palace. Royalty trash.

Ok

Good.....but why is that boy sitting in such an hypnotized manner?( 5th picture)

colourful

Star Studed

Hmm. Sitting there are some of the men that contributed to why Nigeria is growing backwards. Gowon, GEJ, etc. Buhari too should have been there too. He is a the current problem Nigeria is facing.

We miss you GEJ
IGBO MISSES YOU
HAUSA MISSES YOU
YORUBA MISSES YOU
help us on our fight to Aticulate

IrokoOluwere:
Why is this dude on the left always looking so confused and clueless
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Jona

his cluelessness made him a president of Nigeria for six years. what have you achieved with you "cluefulness"

You guys they try o.....ftc no easy

Who still remember the question

Jonathan be like

My God!!! Obaseki is so ugly

IrokoOluwere:
Why is this dude on the left always looking so confused and clueless
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Jona

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That's good.

IrokoOluwere:
Why is this dude on the left always looking so confused and clueless
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Jona

His cluelessness is the height of wisdom with Buhari.

Little wonder they keep comparing their Government to his.

kodded:



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maz

Samantha23:
his cluelessness made him a president of Nigeria for six years. what have you achieved with you "cluefulness"

imee post=72270589:


His cluelessness is the height of wisdom with Buhari.

Little wonder they keep comparing their Government to his.

Try again later

teflonjake:
Enough of traditional institutions they are a scam, a few days ago they robbed around the obas palace in broad day light for over 1hour no police or civil defense presence. Fast forward to today fierce and gun wielding officers today around the palace. Royalty trash.

You hide under NL dey spew rubbish... Why don't you announce it on Facebook page, make men know your location, so that you can explain properly and precisely!

.... Hope he published it in Nigeria ooo


Meanwhile see my signature for the shock of your life

Lol...

Those overzealous body guards no allow me hand these men my book. I nearly blind one eye with blow.


Enjoy my siggy for the book matter...

Nigeria wahala been wan kpai gej. The guy come kpoof and looks so relaxed. Very cool, calm and humble man.

YoungLionken:

You hide under NL dey spew rubbish... Why don't you announce it on Facebook page, make men know your location, so that you can explain properly and precisely!

Oga you don't know me....I say my own in Benin and I don't hide it....funny how I am friends to the prince and I say it to his face.

You cannot control a man who survives on his own.

IrokoOluwere:

Mynd44
Rule 2

So... Somebody's father is clueless, but you love your father?. I'm not scared of you or the moderator.

See as obaseki wear coat like ADC. with him babiala eye glass

An Edo man wearing suit to a traditional event. Later he will be preaching promote Edo culture.

kernel001:


So... Somebody's father is clueless, but you love your father?. I'm not scared of you or the moderator.

Shut up and go to hell!
You clown!
Jonathief is clueless and he’s an asshole .
Jonadull_ is a nonentity and a bastard .
That’s the plain truth .
It shall not be well with him and his entire generation for looting our dear country dry .

IrokoOluwere:
Why is this dude on the left always looking so confused and clueless
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Jonathan
Nairaland funny die !
Can you imagine I typed “Jonadull_” without the underscore and it came out as Jonathan .
Lmao!

Jonathan himself! The definition of “cluelessness”

He is dull we know.

but the cow from the Northern part of dis county I mean from daura is PANADOL extra dull.

confused and lifeless clueless and I'm sure he doesn't even understand what it means to be the president of a country infact I will bet my life BUHARI can't spell the word PRESIDENT.

ARGURE WITH UR PHONE

SicilianMafia:




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THE GREATEST KING IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA


OBA GHA TO KPEHE....ISE!!

Ise. E ma ya gha vbe tor.

IrokoOluwere:
Why is this dude on the left always looking so confused and clueless
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Jonathan
Nairaland funny die !
Can you imagine I typed “Jonadull_” without the underscore and it came out as Jonathan .
Lmao!

Jonathan himself! The definition of “cluelessness”

And Buhari the real face of cluelessness.