Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II and the entire  Benin  Kingdom for the return of the kingdom’s artifacts  by the Government of Netherlands which were stolen from the Benin Kingdom during the British punitive expedition of 1897.

In a press statement signed by Olorogun Ese Kakor, National President, made available to newsmen, the body said it is a thing of joy that the stolen Artifacts from the kingdom were successfully returned home to its original owner- the ancient Benin Kingdom.

According to the statement, there is no gain saying that the Artifacts are very important to the kingdom and their return signifies  more of good things to come to the kingdom. 

Part of the statement reads: ” We, the Neo Black Movement of Africa hereby congratulate the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II and the entire Benin Kingdom for the return of Artifacts which were forcefully taken from the kingdom and its people years ago”.

“This is a sign of more good things to come to the kingdom and it is hoped that more Artifacts in other countries would be returned in due course”.

“The organization also expressed gratitude to the government of Netherlands to have deemed it necessary and courageous enough to have returned the Artifacts as their action has made the Oba of Benin and his people proud.

Part of the statement reads:”

“We thank specially the government of Netherlands for this gesture. It shows their love for the Oba of Benin and the entire kingdom”.

NBM prayed for more synergy, unity and togetherness between the government of Netherlands and entire Benin Kingdom, even as it prayed God  for long reign of the Reverend Monarch.