Buhari Congratulates Itsekiris On Coronation Of New Olu Of Warri, Advises Him To Use His Intellect To Serve
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated all Itsekiris on the planned coronation of Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko as the 21st Olu of Warri, Delta state.
Emiko was announced as the Olu of Warri designate in April after the death of Ogiame Ikenwoli, the 20th Olu of Warri.
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The Olu of Warri designate was born in April 1984 to Godwin Toritseju Emiko, the late Ogiame Atuwatse II, and Gladys Durorike Emiko. Emiko, 37, will be installed as the 21st Olu on Saturday.
Buhari’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, titled, ‘President Buhari rejoices with Itsekiris on coronation of 21st Olu of Warri.’
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In the statement, the President saluted the Kingdom for overcoming the issues that arose after the initial appointment of the Olu-designate, urging that any outstanding matters should be amicably resolved in the interest of peace and tranquillity.
As a Western-trained political scientist, and management expert, Buhari counselled the new Olu to use his gift and intellect to serve his people, noting the peaceful disposition of Itsekiris to peace in the Niger Delta region, and the country in general.
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The statement reads;
President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates all Itsekiris home and abroad, as Prince Tsola Emiko gets installed as the 21st Olu of Warri, August 21, 2021.
The President salutes the Kingdom for overcoming the issues that arose after the initial appointment of the Olu-designate, urging that any outstanding matters should be amicably resolved in the interest of peace and tranquillity.
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It added;
As a Western-trained political scientist, and management expert, President Buhari counsels the new Olu to use his gift and intellect to serve his people, noting the peaceful disposition of Itsekiris to peace in the Niger Delta region, and the country in general.
The President prays that the new epoch will consolidate on the peace, progress and prosperity of all members of the Warri Kingdom.
