The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Ewuare II has welcomed a baby boy into the royal house.
The royal father welcomed his prince three years after his installation on the revered throne.
The ruler of Benin made the announcement on Monday, according to a report by Nigerian Tribune.
“By the grace of the almighty God and the benevolence of our ancestors, the Benin Traditional Council on behalf of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin and the Royal Palace of Benin Kingdom, joyfully wish to announce that Her Royal Highness, Queen Iyayota of Benin Kingdom has been delivered of a bouncing baby boy.
“The prince and his mother are in execellent health and good spirits,” the traditional ruler said.
“It is our prayers that the prince will grow in good health and that he shall be blessed immeasurably by the Almighty God and, the great royal ancestors with the wisdom, kindness and generosity, knowledge and courage of his illustrious father, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II,” he prayed.
