President, who was represented by a delegation led by Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, stated this at the coronation of the 21st Olu of Warri in Ode-Itsekiri, Warri South council area of Delta state.
Buhari noted that with the educational and entrepreneurial background of the newly crowned monarch, Warri Kingdom is bound to experience all-round development.
“As a well- educated and successful entrepreneur, with creditable national and international experience, you are blessed with the wisdom and vision to fully embrace the strategies to persevere with this generation.
“I am certain that as a monarch, you will continue the 500 years noble tradition. Your reign will witness improved peace, progress and development of your people and the nation”.
Ooni of Ife His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi welcomed the Olu into the fold of “first class” monarchs in Nigeria, pointing out the “energy” in the atmosphere, showed that the Olu is much loved by his people.
He appealed to the king to embrace the entire people, “the good, bad and ugly”, as a father would do.
Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, represented by palace chiefs, prayed that the age-long traditional relationship between the Benin and Warri Kingdoms will soar.
Addressing the people, Ogiame Atuwaste lll, who took the title after his father, the 19th Olu of Warri, said his ascension to the throne is a divine visitation which “heralds divine habitation” for the Iwereland.
He further called on all his subjects and those who identify with the Itsekiri people to come invest across Iwereland as part of efforts in “repositioning the kingdom”.
