President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, congratulated the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, on his 40th birthday.
Tinubu’s message of congratulations is in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled ‘President Tinubu celebrates His Royal Majesty, Olu of Warri, on birthday.’
Ngelale stated, “The President joins the good people of Warri Kingdom in celebrating the renaissance monarch, praising his strength of character, clear-sightedness, and enthusiasm for peace, progress, and the development of Itsekiri land and its people.”
He also praised the Olu of Warri for his support for youth-centered initiatives and development programs, recognizing Nigeria’s young people as the nation’s greatest asset.
“As His Royal Majesty marks this milestone birthday, the President wishes the monarch good health and strength and many years of prosperity on the throne of his forebears,” the statement concluded.
Born Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko, on April 2, 1984, Ogiame Atuwatse III is the son of Prince Godwin Emiko and Gladys Emiko.
He attended NNPC Primary School in Warri and Adesoye College, Offa, Kwara State for his primary and secondary education respectively.
In 2006, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Political Science from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
He also obtained a Masters of Science degree in Management from the Weatherhead School of Management of the same university.
He was crowned the 21st Olu of Warri on August 21, 2021 at Ode-Itsekiri, succeeding his uncle, Ogiame Ikenwoli I.
In October 2022, former President Muhammadu Buhari conferred upon him the national honour of Commander Of The Order Of The Federal Republic.
