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Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, has called on Nigerians to support the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

The Benin Monarch made the call in Abuja while speaking with Correspondents on Friday during a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa Abuja, the nation’s capital.

Flanked by some Benin Chiefs, the Monarch commended the President for the various steps taken by his administration to reposition the country.

This is the first time the Monarch is visiting the President since he assumed office on May 29, 2023.

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