The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR, is set to celebrate his 2nd coronation anniversary, as the 21st traditional ruler of Warri Kingdom, in a 10-day activity, including conferment of chieftaincy titles and a thanksgiving service.
The Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom Chief (Engr.) Oma Eyewuoma, disclosed this on Wednesday in a press conference while announcing a 10-day activity and events lined up for the Oyo-Ekoro second coronation anniversary.
“I am very happy to address this press conference on activities and events lined up for 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. He was crowned on 21st August 2021- thus his Coronation Anniversary comes up every year on 21 August.
“There are events that precede the Anniversary day proper, please permit me to unveil all the activities lined up for this year which starts from 18th August 2023-27th 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.
“The events and activities line up will take place here at the palace (Aghofen) and Ode Itsekiri (Big Warri) the ancestral home of Iwere Nation.
“Highlights of this year’s coronation Anniversary which kicks off on the 18th August 2023 is Praise Day.
“His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR, The Olu of Warri and the entire Itsekiri Nation, friends and well wishers, will turn out en-mass to commit the 2nd coronation Anniversary to Almighty God with Praise and Worship for Peace and Tranquility in Warri Kingdom.
“His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR, will confer Chieftaincy titles on deserving Sons and Daughters of Warri Kingdom.
“Traditional homage paying has always been an integral part of Coronation Anniversary in Warri Kingdom, it will feature in this year celebration.
“Ghigho Aghofen Ceremony is also inclusive in 2nd Coronation Anniversary billed for 26th of August 2023.
“Finally a special anniversary thanksgiving service will come up on 27th August 2023 to mark the end of the 2nd Anniversary Celebration.
“I therefore call on all Itsekiri Sons and Daughters globally, Friends and Well-wishers of Warri Kingdom to come out en-mass to be part of this event.” He said.
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