The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has appointed Chief Emmanuel Iyase as Okao Eguae (district head from the Benin Palace) over Ologbo and Ehor Dukedoms in Ikpoba-Okha and Uhunmwode local government areas in Edo State.
Iyase, the first Okao Eguae from the Benin palace, will among other responsibilities, strengthen the traditional leadership structures in the areas.
He will oversee the Dukedoms where suspended Enigie of Ologbo (Prince Owen Jackson Akenzua) and Ehor (Chief D. E. Igiehon) Dukedoms who allegedly rebelled against the Benin monarchy alongside 69 other suspended Dukes reigned.
In a remark during Ekpomwen-abor a ceremony of appreciation after conferment of chieftaincy title at Ugha Ozolua axis in Oba Palace in Benin City.
He admonished the newly appointed Okao to shun unethical practices that could bring disrepute to the Dukedoms.
He admonished Chief Iyase to work in harmony with the Edionwere, elders in the Dukedoms and with the support of designated top functionaries on the authority of the Benin monarch.
Responding, Chief Iyase, who was accompanied by members of his family and well-wishers at the memorable event, thanked Oba Ewuare, promising to be of good conduct for the well-being of the people and overall development of Ologbo and Ehor Dukedoms.
