Mary Amodu- Lokoja
The Kogi State, Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello expressed shock in the demise of the Oba of Benin, HRM Omo N'oba Erediuawa as loss of the nation's gourd of history and tradition "one of the nation's most revered royal fathers, a monumental loss to the Benin Kingdom, Edo State and the nation.
The departed royal father is one of Africa's finest cultural Ambassadors and a pragmatic leader with a chemistry of ancient values and modern leadership.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kingsley Fanwo, Governor Bello described 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.
Bello express his heart-felt sympathies to the Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole over the loss of an invaluable father, adviser and an inestimable companion in the advancement of Edo values and development." I pray for the repose soul of the departed royal father, also ask for God to grant the family, Edo people and Nigerians the fortitude to bear the great loss". he said
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 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.
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