Olu of Warri, Atuwatse III decorates Vanguard Publisher, Amuka, Pinnick, eight others with Royal Order of Iwere awards

The awardees at the ceremony 

"It is God Almighty that gave the Monarch the throne and He is also the one directing his steps." Uncle Sam Amuka.

The Olu of Warri Kingdom in Delta State, HRM Ogiame Atuwatse III today decorated renowned Journalist and Publisher of Vanguard Newspaper, Mr. Sam Oruru Amuka-Pemu, OON and Nigeria's representative in FIFA Council, Mr. Pinnick Melvin Amaju.

Eight other Itsekiri sons and daughters also received decorations with the Royal Order of Iwere, ROI for their contributions to the development of Warri Kingdom and Nigeria in particular.

The others prominent sons and daughters of the Warri Kingdom who also bagged the award include; Engr. Felix Omatsola FNSE, Mr. Ade Mabo, Mr. Julius Dediare Rone, OFR, Mr. Alfred Temile, Dr (Mrs.) Ajorutsedere Awosika, OON, MFR, MNI, Master Eworitsewarami Justin Wilbert, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan and Mr. Misan Harriman.

The revered Monarch personally decorated the recipients one after the other with awards courtesy of the Royal Iwere Society, Our Correspondent can report.

In his acceptance speech, Sam Amuka, popularly known as "Uncle Sam" noted that it is God Almighty that gave the Monarch the throne and He is also the one directing his steps. 

He thanked the Monarch for the honour done him.

In his acceptance speech, Mr. Amaju who could not hide his joy, thanked the Monarch for the honour done. "Your Majesty, this is a very big honour. I want to thank you."

Another recipient, Mr. Ade Mabo also thanked the Monarch and urged the Itsekiri people help develop the Warri Kingdom. 

On his part, Mr. Julius Dediare Rone, OFR, a recipient thanked the Olu of Warri Kingdom for finding him worthy and decorating him with the award. 

"I have been honoured all over the world but this is the best award I have ever received." He pledged his allegiance to the Monarch and the throne and prayed that his reign bring development and greater things to Warri Kingdom.