Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko was born into the family of Prince Godwin Toritseju Emiko, the late Ogiame Ikenwoli Atuwatse II, and Gladys Durorike Emiko in Warri April 2nd, 1984.
He was born into royalty three years before his father became the Olu of Warri. He attended the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Primary School Warri, Delta State and went to Adesoye college, Offa from 1995 to 2001.
Prince Emiko attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Political Science with minors in History and Economics between 2002 to 2006. He obtained a degree in a Masters in Science in Management from Case Western Reserve University in 2007 and returned to Nigeria in 2008 for his NYSC.
Upon his return to Nigeria, he worked in several public and private enterprises to gain the foundational knowledge and experience of the Nigerian business environment.
Prince Emiko gained experience from companies, including the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), Sahara Energy, Shell Nigeria Closed Pension Fund Administrator (SNCFPA), where he eventually established his businesses.
He owns and operates Noble Energy Ltd and Corral Curators Ltd. He also sits on the board of companies like Ocean Marine Security Ltd, Gulf of Guinea Ltd, and Vessellink Nig Ltd, among others.
He married Ivie Okunbo, the daughter of billionaire Capt. Idahosa Okunbor in 2014.
Prince Emiko was chosen as the next Olu of Warri after the death of the late Ogiame Ikenwoli Atuwatse ll PRINCE UTIEYINORITSETSOLA EMIKO .
He will be crowned the 21st Olu of Warri today.
