Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom 4Th Coronation Anniversary, King Couple Oromoni Calls For Ethnic Tolerance In Warri, Commends Governor Okowa For Restoring Peace Between Ogbe-Ijoh And Aladja

Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom 4Th Coronation Anniversary, King Couple Oromoni Calls For Ethnic Tolerance In Warri, Commends Governor Okowa For Restoring Peace Between Ogbe-Ijoh And Aladja

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ It was like a funfair carnival as HRM King Couple Mackson Oromoni, Monbene lll, Ama-Okosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom marks his 4th years Coronation Anniversary as Pere of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom in a grand style.

The memorable occasion which took place on Saturday the 21st and Sunday 22nd of September, 2019 at the Palace of the Kingdom Headquarters, Ogbe-Ijoh Town attracted so many dignitaries from far and near, including the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Senator Dr.Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa who was heavily represented by his Deputy, Barr Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro. Other Royal Majesties that join King Oromoni in marking the 4th years Coronation Anniversary includes;  King Charles Ayemibotu of Seimobiri Kingdom, King Joseph Timiyan of Ogulagha Kingdom, King Emmanuel Arikaowei Itopo of Obotebe Kingdom. Also present at the occasion is Chief Julius Takeme, Chief Tunde Smooth, Chief Lucky Oromoni, Chief Favour Izoukumo, Chief Friday Igbegbe, Chief Boro Opudu, Chief Austin Enekorogha, Chief. Godwin Masah, Hon. Ebike Oromoni, Sylvester Oromoni and host of other notable figures graced the epoch making event.

Speaking at the occasion, HRM Couple Oromoni commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and his Deputy, Barr Kingsley Otuaro for their role played in ensuring peace between Ogbe-Ijoh and Aladja Communities. He called for ethnic tolerance among the various ethnic groups in Warri, stressing that peace is very paramount for sustainable development in our communities.

His Royal Majesty King Oromoni also thank the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police for their sleepless day and night to maintain the relative peace and orderliness the community is now enjoying in the past four years.

According to King Oromoni; " l want to specially thank Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, his Deputy Barr Kingsley Otuaro, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen.Tukur Buratai, the GOC 6 Division of Nigerian Army PortHarcourt, Rivers State, Maj Gen.Jamil Sarham, the Commanding Officer 3 Battalion, Nigerian Army Effurun Barracks Warri and the Commissioner of Police, Delta State for their vital roles in achieving peace in Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom and its environs. We don't want to relent in our effort in persuading the Government to do more in other for us to have a lasting peace, by way of looking critically about the boundaries of both communities to enable us live in harmony as it was in the time past, King Oromoni stated. "

However, King Oromoni appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to reopen the access road from Udu Express via Aladja to Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, so as to enable businesses thrive well in both communities.

Climax of the occasion was the conferment of Chieftaincy titles to some notable sons and daughters of the Kingdom, including Chief.Larrison Sanzu Ayason, Chief David Omare, Chief Vero Emmanuel, Chief Smart Tekedor, Chief Baotu Bello,Chief Sylvester Tebedia amongst others.

Meanwhile, the Thanksgiving Service took place today Sunday 22nd September, 2019 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom.