Edo State Government Approves Appointment of New Oba

                                 

The Edo State Government has approved the appointment of the Edaiken N’Uselu, His Royal Highness, Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, as the new Oba of Benin.

It explained that the approval was in line with Section 19 (1) of the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law, 1979 (as amended), adding that the appointment takes effect from ‎April 29, 2016.

According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, the approval was contained in a letter dated May 24, 2016, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere.

Part of the letter titled, Appointment of His Royal Highness, Edaiken N’Uselu, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, as the Oba of Benin, read,

 “It is hereby notified for general information that in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 19 (1) of the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law, 1979  (as amended) and by virtue of all other laws enabling it in that behalf, the Executive Council of the Edo State Government of Nigeria has approved the appointment of His Royal Highness Edaiken N’Uselu, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa as the Oba of Benin, with effect from April 29, 2016.”‎