Olu of Warri Marks Second Anniversary With 10-day Celebration

Sylvester Idowu in Warri

The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, is set to commemorate his second coronation anniversary in a week-long activities including conferment of chieftaincy titles, culminating in a thanksgiving service.

The Ologbotsere of Warri kingdom and Chairman of the coronation anniversary, Chief Oma Eyewuoma, reeled off the activities already lined up for the 10-day events at a press conference in Warri, yesterday, urging Itsekiris to turn up in large numbers to make the occasion a memorable one.

Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, was crowned on August 21, 2021 thereby making his coronation anniversary fixed same day every year.

“I am very happy to address this press conference on activities and events lined up the OYO-EKORO 2nd Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR, Olu of Warri.  Warri kingdom as you all know was founded in 1480 by Olu Ginuwa I. Aside the 88 years interregnum, Warri Kingdom has had 21 Monarchs.

“His majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR is the 21st Monarch to rule Warri Kingdom. He is the Grandson of Olu Erejuwa II and the son of Olu Atuwatse II CON.

“There are events that precede the Anniversary day proper, please permit me to unveil all the activities lined up for this year which starts from18th August 2023 to 27th August 2023. Ten days of intense activities to mark this year Anniversary, which is 2nd Anniversary of Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR on the pristine throne of Warri Kingdom”, Chief Eyewuoma said.

According to him, events and activities lined up would take place at the palace (Aghofen) and Ode Itsekiri (Big Warri) the ancestral home of Iwere Nation.