Benin prince counsels youths against violence

Written by Uchechukwu Olisah

Crown Prince of Benin kingdom, Edaiken N’Uselu Eheneden Erediauwa, has advised youths that constitute Community Development Associations (CDAs) in various parts of the kingdom to desist from violent acts that could endanger the peace of the state.

Prince Erediauwa gave the advice when members of the National Union of Benin Students from the University of Benin (UNIBEN) paid him a courtesy visit.

The Edaiken N'Uselu, who called on the students to work towards the eradication of cult activities which, according to him, has spread from schools to communities in the state, denounced cult activities which he said had become an instrument used against opponents on the streets in various communities.

Prince  Erediauwa also cautioned communities against selling large parcels of land to non-indigenes who would take possession of such land forever.

According to him, the communities should cultivate the habit of leasing land to those who might be interested, with a reminder to them that their children would definitely need the land in the future.

He urged the Students Union leaders and other members to be good ambassadors of the Binis wherever they were, just as he called on them to be united and work hard to bring other Benin students  within the country together.

Earlier, the leader of the Benin Students Union, Mr. Isaac Erhunmwunse Ukponahiusi, said they were at the residence of the prince to welcome him home from his diplomatic service.
Nigerian Tribune