Oba Ewuare II has awarded scholarship to three pupils of Osaretin Primary School, Egboko village for reciting an ancient story in Bini language.
The three beneficiaries are Osakpamwan Osagumwenro, Osukhon Gift and Agobo Aisosa.
Oba Ewuare II, who has expressed his determination and commitment to revive the Bini culture, tradition and use of Bini language, said the performance of the pupils gladdened his heart.
He awarded the scholarship in Ugo-Niyeke-Orhiowmon in Orhionwmon Local Government Area as part of his royal visits to communities in his kingdom.
The monarch said the scholarship for the three pupils would cover their education up to university education
Oba Ewuare II told the people to speak Bini language at various gathering as well as ensure their children learn it in school.
He urged parents to begin early education of their children in Bini traditional languages so as to preserve the cultural heritage of the Bini nation
Traditional rulers in the locality urged the Oba to wade into boundary dispute with communities in Delta State, as well as stop the indiscriminate and unauthorised falling of timbers by some persons claiming to be working with the state government.
The community leaders also requested the monarch to intervene in the activities of the foreign nationals in the area to intensify corporate social responsibilities in the areas.
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