Benin National Congress

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The Oba of Benin salutes Benin National Congress

What we stand for
The Benin National Congres is a Socio-cultural Organization formed primarily to advance the cause of Edo people (Benin's, Esan, Afemai and other tribes in Edo state who believe that they migrated from the old Benin Empire) within the context of the common wealth of Nigeria's ethinic nationalities. The Congress could also be perceived as a consciousness that believe that "injustice somewhere is injustice everywhere". To this end the Congress offers objective criticism or analysis or presentation on any issue that concerns humanity. The movement was formed on the 23rd of july 2005. Meanwhile, one of its affiliates, the Benin Youth Congress (now called the Benin Youth Council) has existed in the last nine years articulating and mobilizing Edo Youths on issues that affects our collective heritage.

The founding Memebers of Benin National Congress are:

Comrade Aiyamenkhue Edokpolo - Founder and President
Mr. Osarenren Oscar Obaseki (R.I.P) - Founding Secretary
Mr. Osagumwero Iyawe - Founding Member
Mr. Amadin Obasuyi - Founding Member
Mr. Omowemwenguan Imadiyi - Ag. Secretary General

The contermporary concern of the average Edo man before the existience of BNC then, was the need to have a formidable group that cut across all political parties and interests and capable of championing the perceived marginalization of Benin nation and at the same time advance the pride for which its contribution to history and civilization is crested. The name Benin National Congress was carefully chosen by the founders because the group was envisaged to be an ethnic consciousness or movement, which could embark the emancipation of its people when the need arises. At this time, the name "Edo" could have been adopted, but it was reasoned that it could be portrayed as a political group and thereby defeating the social-cultural motives. Another reason for the choice of the name was to symbolize the immeasurable contributions of the old Benin empire (undoubtedly the centre of cultural microcosm in Africa ) to civilization and World heritage dignity. In a sense, the Congress was conceived to protect the rich Cultural Herigage of the empire from all tendencies of Cultural imperialism and at the same time ensures that its people are united and prosperous.