It was a pleasure and honour to have farewell dinner with His Excellency, Sir (Dr.) Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom, at his Palace in Abuja on 16 October, 2023. Amb. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana accompanied by H. E. Amb. T.D. Mseleku, High Commissioner of South Africa and their spouses were invitees of the Esama for special dinner in honor of Dr. Bana on completion of his tour of duty in Nigeria.