The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dr. Pius Odubu is a very sad man. He feels a personal loss  over the passing on of Omo N'Oba Erediauwa. 

 Dr. Odubu recalls that the while the late monarch held sway, Benin Kingdom witnessed unprecedented and sustained economic, cultural and social development.
He stated this when he paid a condolence visit to the Crown Prince and Edaiken N'Uselu, Ambassador Eheneden Erediauwa in his Palace at Uselu.
"The news that the sun has set and our Royal father, Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Erediauwa, CFR, has joined his ancestors, was received with a deep sense of loss.
"Without any doubt, Omo N'Oba Erediauwa's reign in Benin Kingdom witnessed unprecedented and sustained economic, cultural and social development. A highly perceptive leader and an astute administrator, he dispensed justice and welfare to all and sundry without recourse to the station in life or place of birth‎ of such an individual. Omo N'Oba Erediauwa comforted the needy and protected the weak from the abuse of the strong. Personally, I enjoyed his love and support.
"Our Royal Majesty was a tower of strengt‎h and support to the government and people of Edo State, offering priceless and insightful guidance at all times. This largely enhanced growth and engendered peace in Benin Kingdom, indeed Edo State", he said.