10th Coronation: Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom Appreciates Oborevwori, Diri, Tompolo, Tonlagha, Pondi, Dennis, Guwor, Traditional Rulers, Leaders, Others 

By Monday Peters, Abuja

The Traditional Council of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom in-conjunction with the 10th Coronation Anniversary Planning Committee, on behalf of His Royal Majesty, the Pere Amakosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, King Couple Oromoni, Monbene III, have expressed its profound gratitude and adoration to the Almighty God for the success of the just-concluded 10th Coronation Anniversary Celebration of the kingdom.

The statement was signed by High Chief Boro Matthew Opudu, the Olotu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom/Chairman, 10th Coronation Anniversary Planning Committee and Chief M. Keme Secretary, 10th Coronation Anniversary Planning Committee which a copy was sent to Congress correspondent on Monday.

The kingdom specifically thanked His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Francis O. Oborevwori, Executive Governor of Delta State, ably represented by Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly; His Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, ably represented by Hon. Lucky Youbowa, leader of the Bayelsa delegation; Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo; ENGR. Matthew Tonlagha, Chief (Dr.) Dennis Burutu Otuaro, Presidential Adviser/Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme; Chief (Engr.) Keston Pondi, Managing Director, Tantita Security Services; Hon. Julius Pondi, Member representing Burutu Federal Constituency, National Assembly; Members of the Delta State House of Assembly who turned up in large numbers; Chief Promise Lawuru (Ozigizaga); the Management and Staff of Julius Berger Services Ltd, Warri Port, led by Chief Rainer Jench; the Management and Staff of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), led by Mr. Oladakpo, Head of Statistics, Lagos Office; as well as the Management and Staff of Gradient, Crown Flour Mill, and other companies operating within the Delta Ports for their remarkable presence and support.

The Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom further appreciated HRM Pere S.P. Luke Kalanama VIII, Pere of Akugbene-Mein Kingdom, 1st Vice Chairman, Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, and Secretary, Traditional Rulers Forum South-South; HRM Capt. (Dr.) Joseph Timiyan, Ph.D (JP), Ebenanawei of Ogulagha Kingdom and Chairman, Delta State Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum; HRM Oboro Gbaraun II (Aketekpe, Agadagba), Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom; HRM Bosu Dio JP (Ayamabulor I), Ebenanaowei of Iduwini Kingdom; HRM Barr. P.S. Erebulu (Aduwo III, Okru Pere Agbe), Pere of Kabowei Kingdom and Secretary, Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum; HRM Dr. Jackson Angalabiri, Ph.D (Egbain II), Ebenanaowei of Kumbowei Kingdom;

Others included, HRM Johnbull Polokowei-Apirarogun, Pere of Ogbolobiri-mein Kingdom; HRM Dr. Danladi Owuopele, Ph.D (Angulu I), Ebenanaowei of Tarakiri Kingdom; HRM Dr. Oweiagbe John Ekioemi (Gbesa I), Ebenanaowei of Oporomor Kingdom; HRM Ogbopere Isoun VI, Pere of Isaba Kingdom; HRM Pere Samuel Fuludu (Ogiogio II), Pere of Ngbelebiri-mein Kingdom; HRM Justice F.F. Tabai, JSC (Rtd) (Esuku I), Ebenanaowei of Tuomo Kingdom; HRM Godwin Ogunibo (Alagbabinifa III), Pere of Olodiama Kingdom; HRM Capt. Frank Okiakpe (Egbesuwei Gbanraun X), Agadagba of Gbanraun Kingdom; HRM Ogonikara (Eseimekumor I, Ogriyeke Ogrimini), Pere of Tubutoru Kingdom; HRM Ekiyorsegha Bohan (Atunkporkubu XIII), Pere of Furupa Kingdom; and HRM Steven Ebikeme Oyabebefa (Perekere VII), Pere of Oporomo Kingdom.

Monbene III also recognized the Urhobo Traditional Rulers Forum, led by HRM Dr. Emmanuel Sideso (OON), Abe I, Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, alongside other distinguished Monarchs: HRM Ogheneochuko Morris Ogbogboyen (Owhotemu II), Orosuen of Okere-Urhobo Warri Kingdom; HRM Kingsley Emakpo Orereh (Ataneru Igbi II), Ovie of Agbarha Warri Kingdom; HRM Dr. Matthew Ediri Egbi (Owawha II), Okobaro of Ughievwen Kingdom; HRM Solomon Okukwren II, Ovie of Arhavwarien Kingdom; HRM Dr. Othuke Murphy Urugbezi (Ogwara I), Ovie of Ellu Kingdom; HRM Felix Agbabe Omavuewere (Ekpolo II), Ovie of Okpe-Isoko Kingdom; HRM Barr. Anthony Ogbogboyen (Ibuka I), Ovie of Ozoro Kingdom; HRM Joseph Isike, Odionlogbo of Olomoro Kingdom; HRM Uku Odjevworo Akpomeyoma (Majoroh Ojeta II), Ovie of Oruarivie-Abraka Kingdom; HRM King O.M. Whisky, Ph.D (Udurhie I), Ovie of Idjere Kingdom; HRM Noble Eshemitan (Orefe III), Ovie of Oghara Kingdom; HRM Patrick Okpomor (Agre I), Ovie of Igbide Kingdom; and HRM Obi Chukwuka Daniel Ogbudo (JP), Obi of Atuma-Iga Kingdom, Chief Sylvester Oromoni, Chairman, Warri South-west LGA, Chief Dr. Julius Take me, Burutu LGA, and Chief Vincent Oyibode, Udu LGA.

The Revered King again expressed his appreciation to Waffi TV and other media houses, C.A.N. Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, led by the Apst. Preye Koremene and Ijaw Ministers Forum led by Rev. Godwin Souraghaye, the musicians, comedians, cultural troupes, football teams, wrestlers, essay and quiz competitors, and all performers whose artistry and enthusiasm made the week-long celebration a grand success.

He deeply commend the leadership of all six quarters and villages in Ogbe-Ijoh, alongside their various community organs, for their unity, participation, and tireless contributions toward the success of this memorable event.

The kingdom prayed, “May Almighty God richly bless you all for standing with us and with the Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom as we celebrate a decade of purposeful and peaceful reign of our illustrious Monarch, His Royal Majesty, the Pere Amakosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom”.

The statement read, “With hearts filled with gratitude and joy, the 10th Coronation Anniversary Planning Committee of His Royal Majesty, the Pere Amakosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, on behalf of His Royal Majesty, the Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Traditional Council, and the entire people of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, wishes to return all glory, honour, and adoration to Almighty God, the Author and Finisher of our faith, for the success of the just-concluded 10th Coronation Anniversary Celebration of our revered Monarch.

“We extend our deepest appreciation to everyone who identified with and honoured the good people of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom during this historic milestone. Your presence, goodwill, and support added immeasurable colour, grace, and dignity to the celebrations”, they added.