Oba Akenzua II, the thirty-seventh Oba of Benin, reigned for 36 years after the fall of the old Benin Empire from 1933 until his death in 1978. His contributions in revamping Benin after its fall are worth mentioning. His era witnessed intellectual, cultural, social and economic development.
Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited Benin on February 9, 1956 during his tenure to pay the Kingdom a courtesy visit and as well strengthen the relationship between England and Benin City.
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| Uku Akpolokpolo Akenzua II (Oba of Benin) shakes hands with Queen Elizabeth II of England. On the far left is Chief Obafemi Awolowo (Premier of the Western Region). |
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| Photograph taken during the Queen’s visit in 1956 by late Mr. D.A Atimomo. |
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