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Oba of Benin to build satellite town with 24-hour power supply

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6 years ago

October 10, 2018

As part of efforts to promote economic development in Edo State , the Oba of Benin , Oba Ewuare II , has proposed a satellite town to be established at Ugoneki , in the Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of state .
A former President of the United Nations Human Rights Council , Ambassador Martin Uhomoibhi , disclosed this at a press conference organised by the Oba Ewuare II Foundation and the Benin Traditional Council on the launch of the book , ‘ The Benin Monarchy : An Anthology of Benin History , ’ in Benin .

Uhomoibhi said the proposed town , also known as Oba Ewuare II satellite town and located around the Benin – Agbor expressway , would have an uninterrupted power and water supply .

He added that the village would be provided with 24 hours of security for its inhabitants, as part of the modern visions of the Benin monarch .

The former Ambassador to Switzerland , who is also the chairman of the Global Book Presentation Committee , explained that the new book was a rare piece on the rich history of the Benin Kingdom written by over 15 respected scholars.

According to him , the anthology , which he described as unique in aesthetics and intellectual content , would be launched on October 20 and could also be accessed online .

He said, “ When we say that this is truly a monumental book , it is. I do not know of too many books that have this kind of content and the pictures ; there are just wonderful .

“So , anybody who is Nigerian and comes from this part ( Benin ) must hold his head high that we have such a book conceptualised and actualised, representing this kingdom . About 18 scholars contributed to this book and they are some of the finest the world ever has . ”

“It is well -researched and authentically produced . There are chapters on the Benin Kingdom , the growth of African civilisation. There are chapters on the origin of the Benin Kingdom and monarchy.

“There is a chapter on the interregnum and the establishment of the Oranmiyan/Eweka dynasty . Then there is the Oranmiyan/ Eweka dynasty fully illustrated, from Oba Oranmiyan to Oba Ewuare II ; great Benin Kingdom , from kingdom to empire building , 1440 to 1860; and so many other historical events that happened in the history of this country . ”

Also speaking , the Enogie of Evbuobanosa, Prof . Gregory Akenzua , noted that the book was a new dimension on the history of Benin monarch in comparison with others written in the past as it had a wider perspective.