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75+ Years old Benin Union UK Gets Royal Support from Diaspora to Help Appreciate Heroes.

The history Edo people have in the UK is unique. Our 39th Oba of Benin, Oba Erediauwa, before being enstooled attended Kings College, Cambridge between 1950-1955 where he studied law and administration. In this period there was already a Benin Union in London and whilst he studied here in the UK, Oba Erediauwa was a patron of Benin Union UK.

On 11 January 2025, under the leadership of the current president, Mr Henry Aimiuwu, Benin Union UK arranged a presentation as part of their 2024-yearend party, to thank members who have kept the union going in the UK for the last 30 years plus. This is the first time Benin Union UK have done such an occasion.

The presentation was very special because it was done by Oba Erediauwa’s first daughter (Uvbinokhua), Princess Theresa Erediauwa. It was a very proud and emotional moment for everyone. Princess Theresa expressed her happiness at being able to support the occasion and advised the audience to be united, stating that now is the time for the Benins to come together as a community, any differences should be settled and not tear us apart anymore. Princess Theresa Erediauwa came with her first daughter Princess Maria Ogiogwa.

Benin Union UK was formed over 75 years ago to serve as an umbrella body for all Benins in the UK. It is still serving the same purpose today. The determination of the members to keep going and finding new members to take over is why Benin Union UK is still alive today and current President Aimiuwu wanted to thank the people for all their efforts.

On the night Dr Charles Omorodion, Mr William Okeaya Inneh, Ms Lucy Ogida, Mr Scott Omo-Idahosa, Engr Godwin Osakwe, Pulley Airueghionmon, Dr M. Jatto, Rev P. Emovon, Mr Emmanuel Oyemwimina, Pa Joe Azaka, Mrs G. Omare and Mrs J. Omoregie were presented with certificates of appreciation from Benin Union UK.

The night was exceptional, you only need to witness how Benin People in the UK love their Royals to truly understand. Obaghatorkpere Ise.

The Editor

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