Curb Social Vices, Oba Of Benin Urges ICCOBA

Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has advised alumni bodies to support traditional institutions in curbing social vices in society.
The Royal father gave the advice when members of Immaculate Conception College Old Boys Association (ICCOBA) paid him a courtesy visit at his palace in Benin City.
Oba Ewuare II charged ICCOBA to keep their integrity intact as torch bearers of society in the development of their alma mater.
The Oba, who gave a rare insight into his experience in Catholicism, which he stressed formed the bedrock of his religious knowledge and the Bible, also reflected on Nigeria’s Civil war.
“It’s important to do advocacy with the children and educate them on the danger of social vices, especially cultism, human trafficking, drug abuse that impact negativity on society,” he said.
Oba Ewuare II also said, “I should introduce myself. I am Ewuare, the second, formerly known as Prince Erediauwa, formerly known as Prince Akenzua when I was a student at Immaculate Conception College (ICC), Benin. We have to go down memory lane.
“When the young man there that was in my class came to pay respect a moment ago, he was surprised that I recognized him. Should I tell everyone what happened in class those days? If you want me to say it, I will say it. If you want me to keep it, I will keep it. Okay, I won’t.
Oba Ewuare II also pledged his support for ICCOBA, which is billed to mark its 80th Anniversary in late November 2024 and perform duties assigned to him as Grand Patron of the Association.
The President of ICCOBA, Engr. Ighodalo Edetanlen, drew the attention of Oba Ewuare II to the programme of activities that has been slated for the forthcoming ceremonies, and solicited prayers and royal support towards its endowment fund launched to assist indigent students.