Delta Governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, today commended the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, for his commitment to peace and development in the kingdom and their neighbours.
Okowa gave the commendation when he received the monarch who visited him at Government House, Asaba.
He congratulated him on his ascension to the throne of his forebears, and expressed delight on the visit to him by the revered king.
“I am glad that you visited today and as a government, I want to once again congratulate your Majesty on the ascension to the throne.
“I must thank Your Majesty for the coronation thanksgiving service in recognition of the supremacy of God over mortals.
“As we welcome you and your chiefs I look forward to a perfect working relationship with your palace and the kingdom.
“We are hopeful that there is a new dawn in Itsekiri nation and we are hopeful that your majesty is going to pursue the agenda of peace among the various ethnic groups in the state.
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III had told the governor that his visit was his first official visit outside his Kingdom since his coronation, adding that his delegation was in Asaba on a thank-you-visit to the Governor for his support during his coronation.
He pledged his commitment to peace and shared prosperity between the Ijaws and Urhobos and other ethnic groups in the state.