...... As Engr. Kestin Pondi, Otuaro eulogizes Monbene lll peaceful ten years reign on the throne
Francis Tayor
Ethnic tolerance, unity and peaceful coexistence amongst the diverse tribes in warri and its environs took the central theme as His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of Delta State presents his address at the 10th coronation anniversary of Monbene lll, HRM. King Couple Oromoni, the Pere Ama-Okosu of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of the State.
The governor who was ably represented by the Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor commended His Royal Majesty for being peaceful in the past one decade on the throne, stressing that it is only in a peaceful atmosphere and unity that the state government can attract development to the kingdom in particular, and the state at large.
Governor Oborevwori
described his royal majesty Monbene lll as a beacon of hope, symbol of peace and unity, while praying God to give him more wisdom and understanding to continue his peaceful disposition in Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom and her neighbouring communities.
Addressing the occasion, HRM. King Couple Oromoni, through the Fiyeowei of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom, High Chief. Favour lzoukumo thanked and appreciated God for the successful and peaceful event with fair weather. He specially salute the governor of Delta State for restoring peace between Ogbe-ljoh and Aladja. Monbene lll further deeply appreciated the forty two traditional rulers and other dignitaries across the South-South Region of Nigeria that graced the epoch making event.
Though he expressed concerned over the unfortunate incident of some ltsekiri youths for removing coronation baners along NPA Bolouama Ogbe-ljoh communities in Warri South LGA with the aid of the men of Nigeria police force, Warri Area Command in order to cause breach of peace.
However, the Pere Ama-okosu of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom appealed to the governor of Delta State to renovate Ogbe-ljoh general hospital, construction of Ogbe-ljoh internal road network, establishment of modern technical college, construction of Ogbe-ljoh bypass road, completion of the deplorable road leading to the palace of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom among others.
It was amazing as the Pere Ama-okosu of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom conferred a chieftaincy title to the MD Julius Berger, the golabl construction giant, Mr. Rehnard Yens in recognition of the company's contributions to Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom.
Presenting his address, the executive chairman Warri South-West LGA, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni thanked His Excellency for honouring the 10th coronation anniversary. He appealed to His Excellency to remember Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom in his developmental strides across the state, adding that the peace loving people of Ogbe-ljoh are deeply in support of his administration.
On his part, the chairman of the grand finale of the 10th coronation anniversary of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom, High Chief. (Engr.) Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi congratulated His Royal Majesty and the good people of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom for the successful 10th coronation anniversary.
Engr. Pondi who is the MD Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited appreciated Ogbe-ljoh people for always maintaining peace despite the tensed highest provocation by her neighbouring kingdom. He appealed to His Royal Majesty to sustain the existing peace and pray God to give him more wisdom to rule his kingdom in prosperity and development.
Meanwhile, the administrator of the presidential amnesty programme, High Chief. Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro extolled the exemplary leadership style and peaceful reign of the Pere Ama-okosu of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom over the past ten years on the throne.
Otuaro described His Royal Majesty as a shining light that illuminates ljaw nation, stressing that he is the father of all the ljaws resident in warri and its environs. He pray God to grant his royal majesty solomonic wisdom, good health and longevity to continue his peaceful reign over Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom.
The carnival like 10th coronation anniversary of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom was remarkable with various activities of cultural display and entertainment. It was a cultural parade at its finest as the ljaw people of Niger Delta region heavily graced the historic occasion in a unique way.
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