Indigenes of Olomu Kingdom in Ughelli
South area of Delta State have reasons to celebrate their revered
monarch, HRM Ovie Richard Layeguen Ogbon Ogoni-Oghoro I JP, the Ohworode
of Olomu Kingdom.
Interestingly, the Ohworode, the oldest educated monarch in Delta
state, who turned 99 years in January is so blessed that he still reads
without glasses, walks unaided and displays the strength of a horse.
The monarch in company of his immediate family recently caused a stir
Secret of longevity
all Nigerians, especially Urhobos to turn to God in solving her problems
stressing that no human effort can permanently eradicate the problems
plaguing the country.
According to him, “God has been
magnanimous to us as a people, yet we are crawling and sleeping. Am
urging every one of us to learn how to give our hearts and soul to God
as this is the only way we can succeed in life.” Speaking on the secret
of his longevity, the monarch said: “God is the secret of my longevity
and that is why at my age, I can still drive.”
An epitome of God’s gift
Governor
Ifeanyi Okowa described the royal father as an agent of change while
presiding over the activities of his people for the past 28 years as
Ohworode of Olomu kingdom. The governor, who was represented by the
State Commissioner for Water Resources, Sir Fidelis Tilije a grand
reception by the Urhobo Social Club, Lagos in honour of the monarch at
Olomu, stated that as an epitome of God’s gift to Nigeria as a nation,
all Deltans should emulate the leadership qualities of the monarch,
adding that as an agent of change, there are lessons to be learnt from
his life and times.
Radiates excellence
On his part,
president of Urhobo Social Club, Chief Simeon Ohwofa while giving
reasons for the honour bestowed on the monarch, said: “The Owhorode as a
king, radiates excellence in his leadership for the past 28years on the
throne and this excellence is what the club stands for, hence we have
decided to celebrate him.”
Vanguard reports that top dignitaries
present at the event include the Olu of Warri, Obi of Onitsha, Pere of
Seimbiri Kingdom, government officials and Ivie from the various Urhobo
kingdom.