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The Institute for Benin Studies welcomes you to its website. Requests for information are received from time to time on Benin and Edo people and such information seekers were usually replied through mail or referred to the Institute’s Library in Benin City. Though the need for a website to ease the work of both the institute and researchers was long realized, it could not be provided because of the dearth of funds. The owners of the Edo Nation website rescued the institute in this regard by creating a section for the Institute’s activities on their website. That gesture went a long way in publicizing the Institute. Like many other accomplishments of the Institute, this website has come through the donation of another benefactor Enosakhare Idubor who appreciates the good work initiated by the Institute.
The Institute is using this medium to thank all its past and present donors. As an Institute concerned with the Edo people, we will only do as the Edo would, in such a situation, by invoking the Edo saying that Okponmwense o re we ne a ru iren ovbere- One who thanks his/her benefactor(s) is only asking the benefactor(s) to render him/her more kindness. The Institute has a lot more projects and programmes, which can only be accomplished with your kind support and donations. Consequently, we are further soliciting such support, assistance and donations from your magnanimity that will enable us carry on and accomplish more. Thank you once again for supporting the Institute.
Welcome once again … This site is dedicated to promoting,preserving the legacy of Great Benin that was once the most powerful Kingdom in the world.
