Olu of Warri vows to transform people’s lives with developmental projects

• call for peace, unity

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja

The Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III, and His Imperial Majesty, Dr. Gregory Nnamdi Oputa, Obi Oputa III of Aboh kingdom in Ndokwa East of Delta State, have resolved to ensure transformation of the lives of the people in their kingdoms through developmental projects.

The Olu, in a statement released to journalists in Abuja,received the Obi Oputa III and his council of Chiefs at his palace in Warri, said the people’s welfare and well-being remain the major focus of any leader, because they are entitled to enjoy good governance, while speaking on both Kingdoms’ memorable, cordial and historical ties and cooperation, therefore, called for both Kingdoms to keep it going for posterity’s sake.

Meanwhile, the Obi Oputa III, of Aboh kingdom, Dr. Gregory Nnamdi Oputa, described the role played by traditional rulers as strategic in shapening the society by embarking on critical developments and also influencing development to their kingdoms.

He maintained that as custodians of the people’s cultural heritage and examples to the people they will not relent in leading their people in the right direction.

The monarch also explained that his visit along with his Council of Chiefs to the Olu of Warri was to discuss ways to bring more development to their people, which he commended the efforts by the Olu of Warri for the peace and development of his kingdom, and applauded the reception given to him and his entourage.

However, Obi Oputa III said that he encountered some challenges before his ascension to the throne, which God intervened, therefore, he would not disappoint the God who helped him and the people of the Kingdom who stood by him with their trust and confidence in him to ascend the throne.

He also added that he would do everything within his ability with the divine help of God to ensure the people enjoy the best of reign, and for them to embrace and accept God into their lives and activities, because God is the King of kings and Lord of lords.