Ugbajo-Itsekiri UK doles out Palliatives to Itsekiri Communities in celebration of 3rd Coronation Anniversary of Warri Monarch

To cushion the current economic hardship among vulnerable Nigerians as well as mark the 3^rd coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, a socio-cultural group, Ugbajo-Itsekiri based in the United Kingdom (UK) has donated food items worth millions of naira to some Itsekiri communities.

Fresh Angle International, understands that the items donated include bags of rice, beans, garri and salt; gallons of vegetable oil and cartons of noodles.

The benefiting communities comprise Egbokodo, Ifiekporo and Aja-Etan, all in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta state.

L-R: Mr. Mejebi Eyewuoma, Chief Atiwa Amanoritsewo & Prince Temisanren, former President of Ugbajo Itsekiri UK

Addressing reporters shortly after the distribution of the palliatives, Tuesday evening, President of Ugbajo-Itsekiri, Mr. Mejebi Eyewuoma, said that the group thought it wise to celebrate the traditional ruler by providing palliatives for their kinsmen in rural areas so as to cushion the effects of the harsh economy.

Eyewuoma, who was flanked by other members including Prince Julius Temisanren, former President of Ugbajo Itsekiri UK, and Barr. Dede Ukuti, President of Itsekiri Congress UK stated, "usually, as part of the joy of coronation, we join His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, to celebrate.  Part of the things we are doing this year is to celebrate with people in our communities by sharing food items - rice, garri, beans , palm oil etc.

Olare- Aja of Egbokodo Community, Chief Atiwa Amanoritsewo flanked by Ugbajo Itsekiri UK Team, including some Indigenes

"We believe that the best way we can celebrate with His Majesty is to reach out to people in our communities. It is difficult in Nigeria as a whole, but it is more difficult in the rural communities. But most especially, it is to celebrate with His Majesty because he has created an environment where people can come and support the community. 

"And those of us from the United Kingdom, we have come to join hands to support the people in our communities who we know are going through difficult times due to the financial situation".

The President encouraged more people to support the communities, and as well urged people in the communities "to come together to support the Olu of Warri to build our communities".

A cross section of women from Ifie-kporo Community

Earlier at Egbokodo community, the team was received by the Olare-Aja (Traditional Head) of the community, Chief Atiwa Amanoritsewor and other community leaders.

At Ifiekporo, an excited crowd, including representatives of the community leadership, Mr. Tony Jackson and Madam Ogbe Okudani, welcomed the UK team.

Mr. Jackson who spoke on behalf of the community noted that "the support came at the right time".

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