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Let’s turn our challenges to opportunities, Olu of Warri enjoins Itsekiri nation

From The Punch · () English

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  • The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, urged the Itsekiri people to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and advancement.
  • Speaking at a thanksgiving service marking his 5th coronation anniversary, the monarch expressed confidence that the kingdom would overcome obstacles.
  • He attributed past progress to divine grace and prayed for correct vision and guidance for his subjects' socioeconomic endeavors.

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has called on the Itsekiri nation, both within Nigeria and abroad, to view their challenges as catalysts for growth and progress. Addressing his subjects during a thanksgiving service at the Aghofen palace in Warri, Delta State, the monarch marked the conclusion of his 10-day 5th Coronation anniversary.

It is my prayer that God grants all of us correct vision, so that we can correctly see the things that are before us, that our eyes will see correctly. So that when we see what looks like obstacles, we will understand that it is for us to overcome them and be elevated.

— Ogiame Atuwatse IIIThe Olu of Warri prayed for his subjects to have the right perspective to see challenges as opportunities for elevation.

During the service, the Olu of Warri assured his people that the kingdom would surmount its difficulties and emerge stronger. He emphasized the importance of adopting the right perspective to identify opportunities even amidst adversity. The monarch prayed for divine guidance to enable his subjects to "correctly see the things that are before us" and recognize obstacles as stepping stones for elevation.

"The kingdom would not be overwhelmed by its challenges, which are opportunities for growth and advancement," the Olu declared. He expressed unwavering faith, stating, "We will never be swallowed by any obstacles that dare to put themselves before us. God has given those as stepping stones for us to rise." He concluded by affirming that with faith in God, His glory would perpetually cover the kingdom.

The kingdom would not be overwhelmed by its challenges, which are opportunities for growth and advancement.

— Ogiame Atuwatse IIIThe monarch reassured his people that the kingdom's challenges are opportunities for progress.

The monarch attributed the progress achieved over the past five years to "God’s grace, mercy, protection and provision." He conveyed gratitude for the "identity and destiny of the Itsekiri people" and for the opportunity to lead. Looking ahead, the Olu expressed optimism for greater accomplishments in the coming years. The thanksgiving service included gospel music and hymns, predominantly in the Itsekiri language.

We will never be swallowed by any obstacles that dare to put themselves before us. God has given those as stepping stones for us to rise.

— Ogiame Atuwatse IIIThe Olu of Warri expressed confidence in overcoming obstacles with divine help.
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