September 29, (THEWILL) – The rich culture and tradition of Edo State was on display penultimate week at the home of the patriarch of the Igbinedion family, the Esama of Benin kingdom, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, when he gave out his granddaughter, Etiosa, in marriage. Etiosa is the daughter of one of the Esama’s sons, Peter, a former managing director of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, was joined traditionally in marriage to British-born Ian Samuel Jacquet in accordance with the Bini native law and custom. The grand and colourful ceremony which took place during the weeklong celebrations heralding the 90th birthday of the Esama, was attended by several dignitaries from within and outside the country.
The couple, who held their civic wedding in the United Kingdom before travelling down to Nigeria to complete the traditional rites, already have a child together. Although the bride’s father was present, his older brother, Lucky, a former governor of Edo State played the role of the bride’s father. The bride’s mum was absent, having passed on 17 years ago.
The groom’s parents were physically on ground to witness their son’s joyous moment..