Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has notified the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Nigeria, Wouter Pomp, on the significance of the Presidential recognition of ownership and an order vesting custody and management of repatriated looted Benin artefacts to the Oba of Benin.

Recall that the Federal Republic of Nigeria laid to rest, the simmering tussle between the Oba and Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki over who to be the custodian of the artefacts.

Addressing the Benin throne earlier, the Ambassador congratulated Oba Ewuare II for redirecting the course of history. 

He pledged his government support in strengthening Nigeria in the area of employment and cultural diplomacy.