By Emmanuel Abi Couson
His Majesty Ogiame, Atuwatse III (CFR )reign has brought peace, unity, development and progress in Warri Kingdom .
Children of Drivers and Fishermen Association of Warri Kingdom,(CODAFA) states this when they paid homage to the revered Warri monarch at the Palace (Aghofen).
The socio -cultural Itsekiri group led by the Chairman and Secretary of the Association, Comrade Romeo Diden, and Mr Blessing commended the Olu of Warri for his leadership qualities
While rejoicing with his Majesty on the anniversary of the 4th year of his coronation ”UGE OYO EKORO” the group pledged their loyalty to the royal father.
” Ogiame Atuwatse III reign has brought peace,love ,unity and development to the itsekiri nation and warri kingdom in general and we are so happy that is why we are here celebrating and we pray for sound health, long life and the grace to continue to pilot the affairs of Warri Kingdom” CODAFA said.
Continuing the group said :”We want to use this medium to appreciate our farther, and monarchs for his contributions to the our rich cultural heritage and the development he has brought to the kingdom. He is caring,kind, loving, tolerant and compassionate.
His wisdom is top notch and we are grateful to God for bestowing us with such a monarch who has the pain of his subjects’
The Olu of Warri coronation anniversary is an annual event that highlights the importance of traditional institutions to Iwere nations and Warri Kingdom at large.
It provides an opportunity for the Itsekiri ethnic nationality to appreciate the role of the Warri monarch in promoting peace, stability, and cultural development by presenting gifts and paying homage to him
The celebration was marked with pomp and pageantry, with many Itsekiri ethnic nationality taking to social media to express their appreciation to the monarch.
