The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has been honoured with the Sword of Faith and Armour by the Aberdeen Royal Mission, ARM, in Aberdeen, Scotland.
The award was presented to the traditional ruler by a representative of ARM, Joe Ochie and Graham Guyan, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant, City of Aberdeen, during the Olu’s visit to Scotland.
Ogiame Atuwatse II was honoured for his contribution to Warri kingdom since he took over the stool. The Sword of Faith and Armour represents the unbroken bond between Aberdeen and Warri kingdom. Guyan described the traditional ruler as a righteous man of God who is worthy of the honour bestowed on him. He prayed for God’s continuous protection over Warri kingdom and the Olu.
The Olu, who was excited by the kind gesture, thanked Aberdeen Royal Mission for the honour and also gave a historical background of Mary Slessor and other Scottish missionaries in the Niger Delta. According to him, Mary Slessor’s exploits in Nigeria were celebrated for many years and she is always remembered for her contribution to the history of the Nigeria Delta.
While Mrs Howard, another missionary from Scotland to Nigeria who served in India College, Benin City, became the founding principal of the boarding school he attended. The Nigerian Ambassador to Aberdeen, Sarafa Isola, who was also present during the presentation, noted that it was the first time such an honour would be given to any Nigerian since he assumed office.
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