WARRI—GOVERNOR Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has extolled the virtues of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II, describing his reign as one that has brought several blessings to the Itsekiri people, Delta State and Nigeria in general.

Uduaghan commended Atuwatse II after taking the 1st Bible reading at Erejuwa II Four Square Gospel Church, Olu Palace, where the monarch, subjects and well wishers held a thanksgiving service to round off the four days 27th coronation anniversary of the Olu.

Addressing the Olu on the occasion, Uduaghan, said: “Many lose sight of the fact that it is under your reign that an Itsekiri man became Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly. Under your reign, Itsekiris have become Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, President and Chief Judge of the state. Under your reign, an Itsekiri man has become governor of Delta State and we can count many more blessings.

“Under your reign, Itsekiris have had some challenges with their neighbors, but we dealt with the challenges and live peacefully with our neighbours. Under your leadership as Chairman of the Delta Council of Traditional Rulers, the body has witnessed peace and respect and the presence of several traditional rulers at this thanksgiving service attests to how well you have been leading the people.”

He noted that majority of the monarchs had embraced Christianity, describing same as a sign of progress for the state.

“You can hardly go to any palace without experiencing allegiance to Christian life and when the king is at peace with God, the kingdom is at peace,” he added.

He assured the Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers of continued government support while praying God to continue to guide and keep the Olu in peaceful, gainful reign with his subjects for many more years to come.

Also present on the event were several government functionaries, palace chiefs, the General Overseer, Four Square Gospel Church, Nigeria, Rev. Felix Mebuoye and the Warri District Overseer, Rev. Sam Aboyeji.