- By GOODNESS TORITSEJU MENE
The grand celebrations marking the 4th coronation anniversary of His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, ended on a high note Sunday with a powerful thanksgiving service at the King’s Dominion Palace Church, Warri.
The royal family, chiefs, government officials, and indigenes of Iwere land thronged the palace church in a colourful show of gratitude, offering praise to God for a peaceful and progressive reign.
Representing Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, hailed the Olu as “a bridge builder and true champion of sustainable development.” He noted that in just four years, Ogiame has brought peace, unity, and renewed hope to the Iwere nation.
In his fiery sermon, Rev. Michael Akpere urged the people to embrace thanksgiving as a lifestyle, declaring that God’s hand has preserved the Itsekiri nation through challenges. “Let God be God and let man be man. Thanksgiving opens more doors for blessings,” he charged.
The thanksgiving service, filled with hymns and heartfelt prayers, closed a week-long celebration of culture, faith, and unity, setting the stage for another glorious chapter in the reign of Ogiame Atuwatse III.
