Ogbe-ljoh Monarch Gives Thanks to God, Appreciates ljaw Nation for Successful 10Th Coronation Anniversary
By: Francis Tayor
The Pere Ama-okosu of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Pere Couple Mackson Oromoni, Monbene lll, expressed gratitude to God Almighty and deeply appreciates ljaw nation for the successful celebration of his 10th-year coronation anniversary on the throne of his forefathers.
The thanksgiving service took place Sunday September 28, 2025 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Ogbe-ljoh Town under the Catholic Diocese of Warri.
Recall that the great people of the ancient Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom marked a week long 10th coronation anniversary of their revered Monarch, King Monbene lll on the throne last week 22nd-26th September, 2025 whereby the entire ljaw nation and South-South region traditional rulers stormed Ogbe-ljoh Town for the historic event.
In his thanksgiving message, King Couple Oromoni appreciated Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom Traditional Council of chiefs and the good people of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom for their unity in giving a befitting 10 years coronation anniversary celebration.
While expressing his feelings, Pere Ama-okosu of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom noted that he was overwhelmed with joy for the first time since he ascended the throne to see the entire kingdom coming together in love and unity to celebrate with him. He stressed that the 10th coronation anniversary was celebrated all over the globe including America, Canada, UK etc.
Meanwhile, King Monbene lll boldly stated that Warri is owned by Ogbe-ljoh kingdom, citing example of the ancient Ogbe-ljoh market Warri as the most famous internationally recognized market in Warri Kingdom. Pere Ama-okosu admonished his subjects to be humble, God fearing and love one another, adding that is the only way God will bless and uplift them to a greater height in life. He pray for peace, fruitfulness, wealth, progress and development for Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom.
However, the Pere Ama-okosu of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom was accompanied by his beautiful Queen, Her Royal Majesty Ethel Oromoni, the Princes and Princesses, traditional council of chiefs, especially Chief. Favour lzoukumo, the Fiyeowei of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom, Chief. John Ajemitolu, Chief. Paul Yeinanagbegha, Chief. Manager Seigha, the Isonmowene-owei of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom, Chief. Sylvester Tiebebedigha, the Doumien-owei of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom, Chief. Francis Oyimi, Chief. Bello Baotu, Chief. Joel Ogbona, Chief. John Omgbu, Chief. Hitler Korobigha, Chief. Vero Eselemo, Chief. Jolomi among others at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Ogbe-ljoh Town for the thanksgiving service.
The brief remark by the presiding Catholic priest at St. Anthony Catholic Church Ogbe-ljoh was love, peace, patience, gentleness and fear of God in our actions.
He said once God blesses an individual with wealth, God equally gives you responsibility to spend it by helping the needy in the society.
The presiding Reverend father made christians to understand that thanking God is a means of commiting God to shower more blessings on you. He cited the story of the rich man and Lazarus in the bible, thereby urging believers to do good at all times by rendering helping hands to the vulnerable in the society, adding that is the only means for one to inherit the kingdom of God.
He pray God to bless His Royal Majesty with more fruitful years to celebrate and peace in Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom.
