A comprehensive, month-long slate of cultural, sports, educational, and social events has been rolled out to celebrate the 10th coronation anniversary of the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku’Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, CFR.
The lineup was disclosed in Benin City by the Chairman of the 10th Coronation Anniversary Committee and former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Chief Lucky Imasuen.
The festivities, which officially began on October 4 with media broadcasts of the coronation compendium, will run through November 21, concluding with a grand reception at the palace’s newly built festival hall.
Imasuen emphasized that the events aim to highlight the rich cultural legacy of the Benin Kingdom while engaging traditional leaders, government officials, youth, and global stakeholders.
Key Anniversary Schedule
Oct 9: Food festival, art and photo exhibition, trade fair, skills acquisition session, and luncheon at the Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre.
Oct 10: Cultural festival and luncheon at the Oba Akenzua Scout Centre.
Oct 12: Oba Erediauwa Memorial Lecture at the University of Benin’s Akin Deko Auditorium.
Oct 15: Courtesy visit to Oba Ewuare II by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
Oct 16: Traditional wrestling, a palace football match, and a luncheon on the palace grounds.
Oct 17: Chess tournament at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub alongside Children’s Day festivities at the Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre.
Oct 19–21: Public showcase of recovered Benin artifacts at the National Museum Grounds, Ring Road.
Oct 20: Official commissioning of the new palace festival hall, thanksgiving service at the Holy Aruosa Cathedral, and a music carnival at UNIBEN’s Mini Sports Complex.
Oct 24: Durbar display and luncheon at Garrick Memorial School grounds.
Oct 27–31: Multi-day golf tournament at the Benin Golf Club.
Nov 21 (Grand Finale): Final reception at the new festival hall featuring a beauty pageant, command performance, and awards presentation.
Imasuen urged residents, the global Edo diaspora, and traditional institutions to participate fully, noting that the historic milestone will showcase Benin’s heritage to guests visiting from across Nigeria and abroad.
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