‘I Feel Very Honoured’, Okpebholo Says As He’s Presented Royal Birthday Gift By Oba Ewuare

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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has expressed his commitment to the Benin palace and the development of the state following the presentation of a royal birthday gift to him by the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II.Governor Okpebholo said he felt “so delighted and very honoured” by the recognition when he received the package presented by Oba Ewuare 11’s first daughter, Princess (Mrs) Iku Aimiuwu Ewuare who was accompanied by Mr. Frank Irabor, Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council, BTC.The governor celebrated his 55th birthday on Friday August 29, 2025.A statement on Tuesday by the chief press secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, said the symbolic gesture occurred on Monday, September 29, at the Governor’s Office in Benin City.Expressing his heartfelt appreciation to the revered Benin monarch, the governor described the moment as “deeply humbling”.Governor Okpebholo said: “Well, I am short of words as my father, the Oba of Benin is sending me a gift. Well, I am so delighted and very honoured. According to an adage in my community, if you wash your hands well, you can eat with the elders. That is what I am seeing today. For this recognition, I will not take it for granted.”Tell the Oba, my father, that we are his children and we are committed to him and to the development of Edo State, and that his prayers are working. We will not say what we do not know. What we know, is what we will say, and what we see, is what we will say. Tell him that his prayers for us and the people of Edo State are working. Thank you very much.”Earlier, Mr. Irabor explained the purpose of the visit and the Oba’s directive.”Your Excellency, we are here this afternoon on the instruction of His Majesty, the great Oba of Benin Kingdom to present to you a royal gift. The eldest child of His Royal Majesty, Princess (Mrs) Iku Aimiuwu Ewuare is here to do the presentation.”She has been directed by the Omo N’Oba to hand over the royal gift as a present for your birthday that was recently celebrated. That is the main reason why we are here as Omo N’Oba sent us.”Princess Aimiuwu, presenting the gift, extended her father’s blessings and birthday wishes.”I am pleased to be here today on behalf of my father as already mentioned, to present to you a wonderful birthday gift to celebrate your birthday. Happy birthday again. Long life and prosperity to you.”Itua said, “the event underscored the continued relevance and influence of the Benin Monarchy in state affairs, and the deep cultural respect maintained by the Governor and his administration for traditional institutions”.