Ahead of the 2023 annual Igue festival, the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has unveiled 17 new chieftaincy titles in acknowledgement of their loyalty and dedication to service.
The newly appointed Chiefs are Chief Ekhorovbiye Oviasogie who was bestowed Uwangue of Benin title, while Chief Adanihuomwan Igbinovia was honoured with Eribo of Benin title.
Accordingly, Chief Osamwonyi Osagiede, has been made Ovienrioba of Benin alongside Chief Orobosa Enoma — the Osague of Benin.
Also, Chief Edegbe Ugbogbo, was elevated as the Olaye of Benin, while Chief Uyigue Ugiagbe, is now known as Obaroduagbon of Benin.
Others are Chief Amadin Stevens (Obamariaye of Benin), Chief Uyiekpen Ajayi (Aiwerioba of Benin), alongside Chief Joseph Inuaghata (Aiyobazogie of Benin)
Also elevated are Chief Friday Omoragbon (Osaguobadiaye of Benin), Chief Amadin Osayande (Ogieroba of Benin) and Chief Osayawe Odia (Eriyo of Benin)
Similarly, Chief Osamede Omorogieva is now the U’se of Benin, while Chief Enoghayinagbon emerged the Obamedo of Benin.
In addition, Chief Samuel Ehigie is now known as Aitiloba of Benin, while Chief Osadebamwen Ediae (Obazumamwen of Benin), alongside Chief Godwin Ekhorutomwen was named Obazumamwen of Benin.
During the Ekponmwanbor (Thanksgiving) traditional rites in Oba’s palace, the palace chiefs with their family members, friends and well-wishers and other palace functionaries, paid tributes to Oba Ewuare II.
Members of Igbeziken royal group, joined by excited women’s voices that peeled above the maracas, dancing joyfully with the Chiefs who are expected to stay on course and make significant impacts, in adoration to the Almighty God and the Benin throne.
Paparazzi and visitors, craved to catch a glimpse of Oba Ewuare II, the apex of royalty, decked in his unique traditional finery at the ceremony.
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