The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has rounded off activities lined up to celebrate his first year on the throne.
The event ended on Sunday August 21st 2022, which is the actual coronation day of the 21st Olu of Warri, with a thanksgiving service inside the church at Aghofen, the Palace of the Olu of Warri in Warri mainland, Delta State.
The ceremony attracted the creme de la creme of Nigerian society including the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, a young and vibrant entrepreneur.
Also present, was the former minister of State for education and governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the state, Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, FNIM, a political colossus.
According to reports, the 21st Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has achieved a lot in his first 365 days on the throne.
The Olu of Warri, is considered to have brought so much excitement, vitality, innovation and hope to the Itsekiri people, and all those living within the kingdom, spread across the three local government areas in the state and beyond.
Others who were at the coronation anniversary includes the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, who represents Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly.
The State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa; former governors of the state, Chief James Ibori and Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan who was represented by his wife, Mrs. Roli Uduaghan, Senator James Manager.
Also in attendance, is the embattled governorship candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Sheriff Oborevwori, Chief Great Ogboru and the Dein of Agbor Kingdom, HRM, Dr. Benjamin Ikenchukwu Keagborekuzi l among others.
In a sermon, the founder and Presiding Pastor of the Word of Life Bible Church, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor underscored the importance of thanksgiving, saying that thanksgiving throws the gate open for more blessings from God.
Oritsejafor who congratulated the Olu on his first coronation anniversary, called on him to continue to lean on God for divine direction that would enable him take the oil city to enviable height.
The clergyman said Warri had the potential of becoming the Dubai of Africa if stakeholders and government at all levels contribute towards the peace and overall development of the city.
“Thanksgiving opens the gate for more blessings; it brings you into the presence of God for divine favour through which, God flavours our labour.
“If you are not grateful, you will become a great fool. We must learn to emphasise the importance of thanksgiving in our daily life,” Pastor Oritsejafor added.
Pastor Oritsejafor who was a one time President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), advocated for a paradigm shift in the orientation of youths in contemporary Nigerian society towards hard work which, he said, was a springboard for sustainable success in life.
Highlight of the ceremony where prayers were said for the Olu of Warri, Delta State and Nigeria at large, was a special thanksgiving to God by the monarch who was accompanied by Itsekiri Chiefs as well as sons and daughters of the Itsekiri nation.
