Oba of Benin and second wife welcome announce arrival of baby

The Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba Ewuare II has announced the arrival of a baby with his second wife.

The Oba of Benin disclosed this in a press briefing delivered by the Iyase of Benin at his palace.

He also revealed that the newborn baby and mother Princess Iyayota (Obazuwa Nerie) are in excellent health.

He said, "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 kindgom has been delivered of a bouncing baby boy," the statement read

"The infant Prince and his mother are in excellent health and good spirits. It is our prayers that the Prince will grow in good health, excellence and grace 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.

"We congratulate our amiable Queen Her Royal Highness, Queen IYAYOTA for a safe delivery and pray that this happy occasion shall birth more blessings for her, for the Palace and for the entire Benin kingdom. A date for the naming ceremony will be announced later".