COMMUNITY REPORT
Ohworode Of Olomu Confers Iyete Title On NUJ Warri Chairman Akpokona Omafuaire
The Ohworode of Ancient Olomu Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM Albert Akpomudje SAN, Eyavwie-Alaka I, on Friday marked his 1st coronation anniversary with the conferment of chieftaincy titles on illustrious sons and daughters of the kingdom.
The colourful ceremony was held at the Palace of the Ohworode in Akpere-Olomu Community.
Top on the list was the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri Correspondents’ Chapel, Olorogun Akpokona Omafuaire Esq., who was conferred with the Iyete of Olomu title.
The monarch also conferred the Owena of Olomu title on Olorogun (Engr.) Isaac Omafuaire, elder brother of the NUJ Chairman.
Other illustrious sons and daughters of the ancient kingdom were also honoured for their positive contributions to the development of Olomu.
Speaking during the ceremony, the Ohworode said the people of Olomu are people who have respect for their King.
He said they accorded him respect and showed him love during his tour of the various Olomu communities.
“I was very happy beyond my expectation,” the monarch said.
While thanking the people for honouring the invitation to his 1st anniversary, the Ohworode charged the new chiefs to be of good behaviour and respect the Constitution of Olomu Kingdom and the oath they swore to.
“If you do not, we will sanction you,” he warned.
Present at the ceremony were Olori Magege, Prince (Olorogun) Godwin Ogbon, and other traditional chiefs and dignitaries.
Olorogun Omafuaire later hosted his guests to a lavish reception.
