By Timothy Omobude
As part of his effort to cushion the economic effect of the novel Coronavirus, the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Omo N'Oba N'Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba EWUARE II, have debated Palliative inform of economic stimulus package to members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Edo State Council.
The Items which was donated through Oba Ewuare II Foundation to Edo NUJ include, 50 bags of Rice, 50 bags of beans (5k) 50 cartoons of noodles, hand sanitizers and face masks.
Addressing journalists on behalf of the Monarch, Chief Eduwu Ekhator Obasogie, the Obasogie of Benin kingdom said the gesture was a further demonstration of the Oba's unending love to the members of the forth estate of the realm and to humanity.
He said, the palliatives would be distributed across the seven Speaking local government areas across Edo south senatorial district, before extension to other parts of the state stressing that Edo NUJ was first point of call.
Chief Obasogie who described
According to him, 'Oba Ewuare II as a great epitome, exponent of culture and tradition, acknowledged that role of journalists in the current fight against the covid-19 pandemic'
'Our royal majesty is tasking you journalists today not to relent in efforts in sensitising the people against COVID-19 especially at this critical time of humanity through your various media outfits'
Responding on behalf of the National President, Comrade Chris Isiguzo, the Zonal Vice President, pastor Eddy Ogude, thanked Oba Ewuare II for identifying with newsmen, and called other traditional rulers across the country to emulate the Benin monarch gesture.
On his part, Chairman of NUJ, Edo state council, Sir Roland Osakue expressed appreciation to the Oba, maintaining that Oba Ewuare II no doubt has always been the one taking the lead in every developmental processes.
He pledged his union unflinching support to the Benin Palace, assuring that journalists in the state would continue to discharge their duties in line with ethics of the profession.
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