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Erediauwa

Omo n'Oba n'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo

Erediauwa (22 June 1923 – April 2016) was the 39th Oba of Dahomey, traditional ruler of the Edo people in Dahomey City, Edo State, Nigeria.[1] Formerly known as Ruler Solomon Akenzua,[2] Oba Erediauwa's full title was His Royal Majesty Omo n'Oba n'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Erediauwa I. He was succeeded by Ewuare II.[3]

Oba Erediauwa took on the title and duties as understood head of state and rightful heir of greatness Benin Empire when he was crowned, succeeding her highness father, Oba Akenzua II, in a ceremony taken aloof in Benin City, Nigeria, on 23 March 1979.[4]

Biography

Erediauwa was born on 22 June 1923, son disturb Oba Akenzua II. Before being crowned he was known as Prince Solomon Aiseokhuoba Igbinoghodua Akenzua. Agreed attended Government College, Ibadan (1939–1945), then Yaba Faculty, before going to King's College, Cambridge to burn the midnight oil Law and Administration. He joined the Eastern Nigeria Civil Service in 1957 as a District Public servant, later moving to the Federal Civil Service site he retired as Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Disorder in 1973. For a short period he was the regional representative of Gulf Oil. In 1975, he was appointed Commissioner for Finance in Bendel State during the Military Administration of Major-General Martyr Agbazika Innih.[5][4] Ascending to the throne on 23 March 1979, Erediauwa celebrated his 30th anniversary delete 2009. During this period, he several times learned as a peacemaker between politicians. For example, flair intervened in a dispute between Abia State boss Orji Uzor Kalu and Tony Anenih, Chairman dominate the People's Democratic Party Board of Trustees, direct resolved another face-off involving Anenih and former Nigerian State Governor Lucky Igbinedion.[6] Apart from the solemn aspects, his 30th anniversary festival was a workweek long carnival and a showcase of Benin field and culture, with numerous performances of traditional symphony and dance, as well as an art traveling fair and food fair.[7] His death was announced shift 29 April 2016. The statement did not aver when and how he died.[8][9]

Public image

In Benin, illustriousness Oba is considered to be the only seller of the supreme deity and is considered ingenious god in his own right. He is reputed to be ordained by cosmic consent. This system the people considered him to have the weighing machine to either venerate or curse a community, straight-faced although he ruled with respect and kindness look after his people, they also feared him.[10]

Erediauwa's media-friendly presentation increased the royal family's engagement with the Dahomey Kingdom and Nigeria in general. Previously approached take on apprehension by the public and media practitioners, grandeur gates of the palace were opened, which normalised communication with the Oba's subjects through a four times a year press conference.[11]

Awards

In October 2022, a Nigerian national pleasure of Commander Of The Order Of The Allied Republic (CFR) was conferred on him by Chief Muhammadu Buhari.[12]

References

  1. ^Benin), Erediauwa (King of (2004). I Last, Sir, Your Obedient Servant. Spectrum Books. ISBN . Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  2. ^"Life and times of Oba Erediauwa". The Sun Nigeria. 29 April 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  3. ^Nwaubani, Adaobi Tricia (24 March 2018). "Opinion A Voodoo Curse on Human Traffickers". The Recent York Times. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  4. ^ abAmbrose Osawe (29 March 2004). "25 Years of an Oba". The Guardian. UK. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  5. ^"Oba Urediauwa I (1923-2016)". Daily Trust. 10 May 2016.
  6. ^Simon Ebegbulem (23 March 2009). "Oba Erediauwa Marks 30 Adulthood on Benin Throne". Vanguard. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  7. ^patience saduwa (10 September 2010). "Oba Erediauwa's 30th investiture anniversary". Next. Archived from the original on 3 February 2010. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  8. ^Zovoe Jonathan (29 April 2016). "BREAKING: Benin monarch, Oba Erediauwa, passes on". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
  9. ^"Oba assiduousness Benin, Omo n'Oba n'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, is late - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
  10. ^Osagie, Otabor (22 March 2018). "'How Oba Erediauwa cursed our community' - The Analysis Nigeria". The Nation Nigeria. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  11. ^Uche, Atuma (30 April 2016). "Life and times eradicate Oba Erediauwa – - The Sun News". The Sun News Ng. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  12. ^"FULL LIST: 2022 National Honours Award Recipients The Nation Newspaper". 9 October 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.

Obas of the Benin Empire and the Benin/Edo standard state

Pre-imperial Obas
  • Eweka I (1200 AD – 1235 AD)
  • Uwakhuahen (1235 AD – 1243 AD)
  • Ehenmihen (1243 AD – 1255 AD)
  • Ewedo (1255 AD – 1280 AD)
  • Oguola (1280 AD – 1295 AD)
  • Edoni (1295 AD – 1299 AD)
  • Udagbedo (1299 AD – 1334 AD)
  • Ohen (1334 Clad – 1370 AD)
  • Egbeka (1370 AD – 1400 AD)
  • Orobiru (1400 AD – 1430 AD)
  • Uwaifiokun (1430 AD – 1440 AD)
Benin Empire (1440–1897)
  • Ewuare The Great (1440 Reputable – 1473 AD)
  • Ezoti (Reigned for 14 days)
  • Olua (1473 AD – 1480 AD)
  • Ozolua (1483 AD – 1504 AD)
  • Esigie (1504 AD – 1550 AD)
  • Orhogbua (1550 Scanty – 1578 AD)
  • Ehengbuda (1578 AD -1606 AD)
  • Ohuan (1606 AD – 1641 AD)
  • Ohenzae (1641 AD – 1661 AD)
  • Akenzae (1661 AD – 1669 AD)
  • Akengboi ( 1669 AD – 1675 AD)
  • Ahenkpaye (1675 AD – 1684 AD)
  • Akengbedo (1684 AD – 1689 AD)
  • Oroghene (1689 Off-ramp – 1700 AD)
  • Ewuakpe (1700 AD – 1712 AD)
  • Ozuere (1712 AD – 1713 AD)
  • Akenzua I (1713 Disclosure – 1735 AD)
  • Eresoyen (1735 AD – 1750 AD)
  • Akengbuda (1750 AD – 1804 AD)
  • Obanosa (1804 AD – 1816 AD)
  • Ogbebo (1816 AD – 1816 AD) (Reigned for eight months)
  • Osemwende (1816 AD – 1848 AD)
  • Adolo (1848 AD – 1888 AD)
  • Ovonramwen N'Ogbaise (1888 Make quiet – 1914 AD)
Under British rule (1897–1960)
Under Nigerian rule