BENIN CITY- An Inter-Religious Service marking the one year coronation anniversary
of Omo N’Oba Ewuare the second, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba of Benin has
taken place.

Addressing the gathering, Omo N’Oba Ewuare the second identified
prayer as the main substance and bedrock of the development of the
meaningful spiritual and physical life.

Omo N’Oba Ewuare the second said there is every tendency that God will
gets much more closer to a prayerful person, because, through prayer
people build a lasting partnership with God.

Addressing the congregation of Benin Christians Community and Muslims,
as well as traditional adherents in his Palace, the Omo N’Oba appealed
to the faithful not to relent in praying for the peace, unity and
development of Edo State, and the nation.

The Omo N’Oba admonished that in prayers, people must open their
hearts to God in such a way that will make God do that which pleases
him rather than what pleases men.

Omo N’Oba Ewuare the second stressed the need to recognize the fact
that the cardinal duties of beings on earth is to love God and to
trust him, because he is able to do his best for the glory of
humanity.

He assured that when everything seems to be working in the opposite
direction, God watches with extreme keenness, and we as beings can
trust him to bring back the lost treasures and to restore the hopes
that were dashed.

While expressing gratitude to the Christian and Muslim faithful for
their unwavering support since his ascension to the throne a year ago,
the Omo N’Oba thanked them for honouring his invitation to be part of
the Inter-Religious Service of prayer of intercession.

In a goodwill message to the Oba, Bishop OrinameOyonnude Kure,
Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), lauded the foresight
of Omo N’Oba Ewuare the second in stoppage of the unwholesome
activities of land speculators, under the guise of Community
Development Associations (CDA), whose activities brought a lot of pain
and anguish to land developers.

While praying for God’s abundance blessings for Omo N’Oba Ewuare the
second, Bishop Oyennode Kure said Christians in Edo State are
appreciative of the tremendous role of the Omo N’Oba in the measure of
peace, tranquillity and serenity presently being enjoyed in Edo State.
Highpoint of the spirituality charged atmosphere was the prayer
section led by Chief David Edebiri, Esogban of Benin (representing the
traditionalists); AlhajiFataiEnabulele, Chief Immah (representing
Muslims); Rev. Felix Omobude, General Superintendent and President,
Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria; Most Senior Apostle Joshua Osasuyi,
General Superintendent, Christ Apostolic Church; Rt. Rev. Margaret
Benson-Idahosa, Archbishop, Church of God Mission International,
amongst others.

They made a supplication to God to grant a river-like peace and
awesome wisdom from heaven to the Omo N’Oba to successfully pilot
affairs of the Kingdom.