Connect with us

Sports

Ijaw monarch gives royal blessings to Ijaw/Itsekiri Peace Cup Tournament, Donates cash

Published

on

The Paramount Ruler of Gbaramatu kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oboro Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba on Friday received members of the Local Organizing Committee, LOC for the Ijaw/Itsekiri Peace and Unity football Cup at his palace in Oporoza, the traditional headquarters of the kingdom.

The convener Mulade who appreciated the Pere for his commitment to peace introduced the team to the Monarch during the visit.

He also thanked the Royal Father for always sending high-power delegations to represent the Palace at the event.

Mulade also briefed Pere on why the competition would be held as stated in the draw/fixtures of the competition which would enable both the Ijaw and Itsekiri teams to meet at the finals. He intimated the Palace that the 3rd edition would spread across the three (3) Warri LGAs for all-inclusiveness.

The monarch, while speaking, appreciated the organizer’s initiative and implored him to continue with the preaching and spreading of the need for the peaceful coexistence of residents of Warri and its environs.

He also enlightened the LOC team on the importance of peace to attract development to Delta, particularly Warri and its environs.

In the same vein, the Pere made a cash donation to the organizers of the Ijaw/Itsekiri tournament. Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the LOC, Mathew Itsekure thanked the King for the kind gesture and then presented the branded T-shirt of the tournament to the Pere.

He asked for his royal blessings and presence to inspire and deepen the unity between Ijaw and Itsekiri, as well as his strong support for the grassroots sports event that has been organized to promote sustainable coexistence and talent hunting in the area since 2017.

IMG-20230118-WA0017