9th Coronation Anniversary: HRM Oromoni, Mobene III, Appreciates Oborevwori, Otuaro, Others For Support 

By Osaro Michael , Benin

The paramount ruler, His Royal Majesty, Mobene III, Pere Ama-okosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, following his 9th coronation anniversary has expressed gratitude to God and the people of the Ijaw nation, Delta State, and Nigeria for their support and goodwill.

Monbene III, in a statement on Wednesday, acknowledged the contributions of key figures, including Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Elder Francis Oborevwori and former Deputy Governor Deacon Barrister Kingsley B. Otuaro. He extended special thanks to Rt. Hon. Emomotimi D. Guwor, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, and Chief Sylvester Oromoni, Executive Chairman of Warri South-West Local Government Area, for their steadfast leadership.

He further recognised the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council and various councils within the kingdom for their ongoing support. The Pere also highlighted the contributions of Chief Frank Omare, the Director General (Special Duties) of the Government House in Asaba, and the role of media like Waffi TV in promoting Ogbe-Ijoh’s culture.

Attached is the full statement below:

Appreciation Message from His Royal Majesty, Mobene III, Pere Ama-okosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom

On the occasion of my 9th anniversary as the Pere Ama-okosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, I wish to extend my deepest appreciation and profound gratitude to God almighty for preservation of life and His grace upon my life, I also want to thank the Ijaw nation, Deltans, and Nigerians both at home and abroad, for the outpouring of goodwill messages, support, and celebration of this significant milestone in our kingdom.

I am particularly grateful to His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Elder Francis Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of Delta State, for his constant support. I also deeply appreciate His Excellency, Deacon Barrister Kingsley B. Otuaro, the immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State,

I want to specially thank Rt. Hon. Emomotimi D. Guwor, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, for his leadership and continuous contributions to the growth and development of our people. My deepest appreciation also goes to my dear brother, Chief Sylvester Oromoni, the Executive Chairman of Warri South-West Local Government Area, for his steadfast leadership at the local level.

I am profoundly thankful to the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council for their support to my kingdom thus far, the Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom Traditional Council of Chiefs, the Governing Council of the Kingdom, the Youth Council, and all the organs of the kingdom for their consistent support and commitment to the advancement of our people.

A special mention must be made of Chief Frank Omare, the Director General (Special Duties) Government house, Asaba, an illustrious son and political leader of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, whose efforts for the betterment of our kingdom have been nothing short of exemplary. I also appreciate Waffi TV and other media houses for their immense contributions in promoting and broadcasting our culture and events to the world.

Furthermore, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Warri Diocese of the Catholic Church, especially the St. Anthony Catholic Church, Ogbe-Ijoh, the parish priest, and all the priests who graced the Thanksgiving service with their presence and prayers. Your spiritual guidance continues to uplift us.

I cannot forget the traders of Ogbe-Ijoh market, who are the lifeblood of our local economy. Your support and prayers have not gone unnoticed. Most importantly, I am profoundly grateful to the indigenes of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom for your continuous love, loyalty, and fervent prayers for the kingdom and the throne. Your dedication sustains us all.

As we continue on this journey, I pray that the Almighty blesses each and every one of you abundantly. May your kindness and love be rewarded a hundredfold, and may we all continue to work together for the progress, unity, and prosperity of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom and beyond.

Thank you, and may God bless us all.

Signed:

His Royal Majesty,

Mobene III, Pere Ama-okosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom.