By Ozioruva Aliu

BENIN CITY – THE Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, has promised to upgrade the Benin Recreation Club (BRC) within the next one year.

He stated this when he commissioned a remodeled lounge named after him at the club where he promised to upgrade other facilities there.

The Esama said “This place needs a drastic improvement. I would, therefore, like the committee to see me, and I promise 12 months from now, this place will wear a new look.”

He commended the leadership and the board of trustees for the honour bestowed on him by naming the lounge after him Being a founding member of the BRC, “many organisations or associations as this have gone into extinction but you have put in your best to keep this going.”

In his remarks, Special Guest of Honour and Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa described the BRC as the best place to relax after a stressful day and urges the public to join the BRC to do so.

In his welcome speech, president of the BRC, Courage Osamuyi said the lounge was named after Chief Igbinedion in recognition of his great support for the club and his contribution to humanity.

He said “what we are having today is just the beginning. As he has stepped into this place, greater things will start to happen.

“i thank Chief Igbinedion for his good work and for honouring us with his presence.”