Both the Oba of the Benin Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, and the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Olusola Alao, were received separately by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday at his office at the State House in Abuja.
After making what was deemed to be a visit to congratulate the President, the Oba of the Benin Kingdom chose not to address the media. The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, however, commented following his conversation with the president.
Oba Alao predicted that Nigerians will ultimately flourish.
He said this government was committed to serving and bringing the dividends of democracy to the people.
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The Deputy Chairman of Oyo State Obas and Chiefs said, “We paid a courtesy visit to the President to wish him well, a successful tenure and also we have been able to discuss some national issues that will bring prosperity to all Nigerians. All I will say is, let all Nigerians be patient with him. He has kick-started on a very positive direction and there’s no way you’ll have gains without pain.
“We will have the immediate pain, but we will have the long-term gain. Nigerians will enjoy prosperity at the end of the day, this government means business and the business is to serve the people, to bring the dividends of democracy to the people.
“All the issues we have discussed are very positive about this government. I wish Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, a successful tenure. I wish Nigeria a peaceful coexistent country, a prosperous nation and fulfilled country, by the special grace of God.”
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