As part of activities to mark his silver jubilee celebration on the
pristine throne of the ancient Warri Kingdom, Delta State, the Olu of
Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse II, will on April 28, confer
chieftaincy titles on five prominent Itsekiri sons.
The royal father is also to deliver his 25th anniversary lecture to
the Itsekiri nation on May 2, at Ode-Itsekiri (Big Warri), while the
high point of the celebration is carnival type boat regatta featuring
over 50 beautifully decorated watercrafts at the Warri River on May 5.
Activities lined up for the 25th coronation anniversary, according to
the committee, showed that other items listed for display included
dance competition, tug-of-war, art and craft, football, Itsekiri
language competition, free health care, among others.
Those to be conferred with chieftaincy titles in recognition of their
contributions to the growth and development of Iwereland, are Mr. Ayiri
Emami and Mr. Thomas Ereyitomi. Others are administrator cum
politician, Mr. Otimeyin Adams; Pa J.A. Everest of Koko and a Linguist,
Dr. Mark Ogharaerumi.
Preparation of the venues for the event have reached advanced stages
both in the oil CityWarri and Ode-Itsekiri, which are currently wearing
new looks, while different communities are preparing their boats for the
colourful boat regatta.
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