A former President of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Ambassador Martin Uhomoibhi, disclosed this at a press conference organised by the Oba Ewuare II Foundation and the Benin Traditional Council on the launch of the book, ‘The Benin Monarchy: An Anthology of Benin History,’ in Benin.
Uhomoibhi said the proposed town, also known as Oba Ewuare II satellite town and located around the Benin-Agbor expressway, would have an uninterrupted power and water supply.
He added that the village would be provided with 24 hours of security for its inhabitants, as part of the modern visions of the Benin monarch.
The former Ambassador to Switzerland, who is also the chairman of the Global Book Presentation Committee, explained that the new book was a rare piece on the rich history of the Benin Kingdom written by over 15 respected scholars.
According to him, the anthology, which he described as unique in aesthetics and intellectual content, would be launched on October 20 and could also be accessed online.
He said, “When we say that this is truly a monumental book, it is. I do not know of too many books that have this kind of content and the pictures; there are just wonderful.
“So, anybody who is Nigerian and comes from this part (Benin) must hold his head high that we have such a book conceptualised and actualised, representing this kingdom. About 18 scholars contributed to this book and they are some of the finest the world ever has.”
“It is well-researched and authentically produced. There are chapters on the Benin Kingdom, the growth of African civilisation. There are chapters on the origin of the Benin Kingdom and monarchy.
“There is a chapter on the interregnum and the establishment of the Oranmiyan/Eweka dynasty. Then there is the Oranmiyan/Eweka dynasty fully illustrated, from Oba Oranmiyan to Oba Ewuare II; great Benin Kingdom, from kingdom to empire building, 1440 to 1860; and so many other historical events that happened in the history of this country.”
Also speaking, the Enogie of Evbuobanosa, Prof. Gregory Akenzua, noted that the book was a new dimension on the history of Benin monarch in comparison with others written in the past as it had a wider perspective.
