Great Benin King, Oba Ewuare II, has called on Nigerian publishers to promote African culture, using their news media.
The Benin Monarch gave the message when the Publisher of Across African International Magazine, Gbenga Alaka paid him a courtesy visit in his palace in Benin City.
Oba Ewuare urged the Mr. Alaka to keep promoting the rich Benin Culture and Tradition with his magazine.
He restated that culture remains a veritable instrument for promoting national unity, saying that the Across Africa International Magazine was of high standard.
While urging the publisher to keep up the good work, the Omo N’Oba assured him of Palace support at all time.
Earlier, the publisher of Across Africa International Magazine, Gbenga Alaka said the purpose of the magazine among others is to promote arts, culture and tourism, pointing out that Benin culture is unique and has stood the test of time, hence the need to continue to promote it to the international community.
He commended Oba Ewuare II for re-enacting the rich culture of Benin Kingdom through the celebration of Ugie Ododua and Ugie Ivie.
