Oba Of Benin To Establish Farms, Sell Produce To The Poor At Reduced Prices



BENIN Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, yesterday unveiled his plans to establish farms in several communities across the kingdom. Oba Ewuare II said produce from the farms would be sold to low income earners at prices lower than prevailing market prices. Speaking at his first enlarged meeting with his people at his palace, Oba Ewuare II told the people that his ascension to the throne was a sign of good things to come to the kingdom. Oba Ewuare II said the aim of the meeting was to discuss on way forward for the kingdom and the general welfare. The Benin monarch told the people that activities of Fulani herdsmen in the kingdom was being investigated through the help of security agencies. Oba Ewuare II, who announced the dissolution of all panels set up by palace chiefs to settle dispute, said decision of many panels were found to be biased. He warned the chiefs not to turn the palace to business centers by selling justice to the highest bidder. Oba Ewuare II condemned activities of Community Development Association (CDAs), saying youths have become terror in their communities. He frowned at the current situation where the CDA chairmen are custodian of community land instead of the Enogie, Odionwere or Ohen (Chief Priest). According to him, “The Oba has land in all the villages and we plan to reintroduce Ugbo Oba (Oba Farms). People will work there and the produce from the farms will be sold at special markets at reduced prices to the poor. “A committee to be set up will ensure that only the poor have access to buy things from the special markets. “The era of injustice being perpetrated by some chiefs in the past will not be entertained. Chiefs who will deliberate on matters relating to land crisis will not be men of questionable characters. “Youths who encroach on land or grab other people’s land will be dealt with.” Oba Ewuare II expressed worry over the extinction of the Benin language and low depth of Benin history, even by palace Chiefs.

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