President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, April 30, 2026, received the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, and Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, in a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The high-profile visit, which combined traditional authority and state governance, lasted for several hours behind closed doors.
Details of the discussions were not made public, but sources indicate the meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the federal government, the Benin Kingdom, and the Edo State administration on issues bordering on development, security, and cultural heritage.
President Tinubu welcomed the revered monarch and the governor warmly, describing the engagement as a strategic partnership aimed at advancing peace and progress in Edo State and the South-South region.
The Oba of Benin, accompanied by a delegation of palace chiefs, used the opportunity to reiterate the Benin Kingdom’s commitment to national unity and good governance.
Governor Okpebholo described the meeting as productive and expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his continuous support to Edo State.
This latest engagement underscores the Tinubu administration’s emphasis on inclusive consultations with traditional rulers and sub-national leaders as part of efforts to address regional challenges ahead of future political and developmental milestones.
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