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*Amb. Agbolaya describes honour as Ogiame’s upliftment of Royalty of Warri Kingdom
President Muhammadu Buhari will confer a National Honour of The Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on the The Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse IIi on October 11, 2022.
The event which is slated to hold at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, will also witness conferment of honours on other eminent Nigerians from all spheres of lives.
The Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III is to be honoured for his nobility to the throne of his forefathers, his contribution to promoting peace and development in Warri Kingdom and Nigeria in general.
A renowned and seasoned administrator, Amb. Dr. Toyin Agbolaya JP, hailed the recognition and Honour to be awarded to the The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, describing it as Ogiame’s upliftment of Royalty of Warri Kingdom which has endeared him to his subjects, neighbours, state and the country.
Amb. Dr. Agbolaya JP congratulated his Boss Ogiame Atuwatse III for the feat he has achieved in moving Warri Kingdom forward, he prayed for the long reign of the Warri monarch .
He’s also optimistic of more National and international awards to His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III as his rulership has brought digitalised Royalty and epitome to Warri Kingdom and the traditional institution in Nigerian.
President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of the award was conveyed in a letter signed by His Excellency former Governor of Benue State, George Akume and the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs.
According to the letter, approval was in the exercise of President Muhammadu Buhari’s power as enshrined in the National Honours Act No 5 of 1964.
The letter reads in part; “I have the honour to formally inform you that the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has approved the conferment of the National Honours on you, in the rank CFR (Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic)”. It stated.
