The Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has been honoured as one of the 100 Most Reputable Africans, an award organised by the Global Reputation Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The award was presented to him by the former deputy president of South Africa, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, in Johannesburg.
The award coincided with the signing of the MoU between Olu of Warri and his counterpart, His Majesty King Misuzulu KaZwelithini which held at the KwaKhangelamankengane Royal Palace, KwsNongoma.
The royal father is largely seen as a man of class and character. Ascending the throne, he took up a role steeped in centuries of tradition, becoming the 21st Olu of Warri.
The coronation, which took place a few years ago, was a ceremonial rite that promised to bridge the rich tapestry of Itsekiri culture with the demands of a modernising world.
Educated in the best of schools, he honed a global perspective, equipping him with the acumen to navigate complex socio-economic landscapes.
Olu of Warri’s reign has been a masterclass in balancing reverence for tradition with proactive governance.
Recognising that cultural preservation and development are not mutually exclusive, he has championed initiatives that uplift the Warri Kingdom economically and socially.
All these factors may have contributed to his emergence as one of the 100 Most Reputable Africans.
The MoU signed with His Majesty King Misuzulu KaZwelithini, Zulu Kingdom, aims to enhance economic and social-cultural exchange between the two kingdoms.
King KaZwelithini expressed confidence that the new developmental pact being established between the Majesties will be of mutual benefit among the two Kingdoms adding that a seed of fraternal relationship has been planted.
