The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has described the demise of the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’oba Erediuawa, as a loss of the nation’s gourd of history and tradition.
Governor Bello expressed shock at the death of one of the nation’s most revered royal fathers, saying his demise is a monumental loss to the Benin Kingdom, Edo State and the nation as a whole.
He described the departed royal father as one of Africa’s finest cultural Ambassadors and a pragmatic leader with a chemistry of ancient values and modern leadership.
The Governor credited the economic prodigy of the Benin Kingdom to the astuteness of the effervescent royal father, who will continue to live in the memories of our great nation for mulching the cultural heritage of one of Africa’s most powerful kingdoms.
He extolled the late Oba as a promoter of Afro-centric solutions to challenges confronting Africa and father to all who believes in a united and prosperous Nigeria.
Governor Bello expressed his heart-felt sympathies to the Comrade Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, over the loss of an invaluable father, adviser and an inestimable companion in the advancement of Edo values and development.
He said the anti-corruption community has lost a fearless advocate of transparency and prudent management of the commonwealth of the people at a time the Buhari-led administration is making uncompromising efforts at banishing corruption from our polity.
Bello prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed royal father and for God to grant the family, Edo people and Nigerians the fortitude to bear the great loss.