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

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 representative in FIFA Council, Mr. Pinnick Melvin Amaju and eight other Itsekiri sons and daughters with the Royal Order of Iwere, ROI for their contributions to the development of Warri Kingdom in particular and  Nigeria in general.

Others who also bagged the award include, Engr. Felix Omatsola FNSE, Mr. Ade Mabo,Mr. Julius Dediare Rone, OFR, Mr. Alfred Temile, Dr (Mrs.) Ajorutsedere Awosiks, OON, MFR, MNI, Master Eworitsewarami Justin Wilbert, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan and Mr. Misan Harriman.

The reverend  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, Uncle Sam noted that it's 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 

On his part, 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.", he said 

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

Not left out is  Mr. Julius Dediare Rone, OFR, a recipient. He  thanked the Olu of Warri Kingdom for finding him worthy and decorating him with the award. 
His words:" 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 throne just as he  prayed that his reign should  bring development and greater things to Warri Kingdom.