The bond of friendship between the families of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, former Secretary to the Edo State Government, and Hon. Matthew Iduoriyekemwen has been further strengthened with the traditional marriage of their children, Osayi Ize-Iyamu and Hayford Iduoriyekemwen.
Pius Nsogho reports that the ceremony, which had the Esama of Benin, His Excellency Sir Chief Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, as Father of the Day, attracted notable personalities and politicians from different political divides. Among them were the Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, the Iyase of Benin, Chief Sam Igbe, and other dignitaries.

