The Oba of Benin, Omo N’oba N’edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II on Friday called for the peaceful co-existence and unity among Nigerians. Ewuare II made the call during a courtesy visit on the governor of Niger, Alhaji Abubakar Bello, at Government House, Minna. “There is a need to pray for peaceful co-existence and unity of Nigeria,” he said. He said that Edo and Niger States have a long sustained relationship dating back to its creation by the ex-military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd). News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the Oba was accompanied by the Etsu Nupe and other High Chiefs from Niger and Edo.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 25, 2020 04:18 UTC