OLEH KINGDOM MONARCH CELEBRATES 80TH BIRTHDAY AND 23RD CORONATION ANNIVERSARY

By Owho Warri

The week - long activities marking the 80th birthday anniversary celebration and 23rd year on the throne of HRM Anthony W. O. Ovrawah (JP) FACI, the Odiologbo of Oleh kingdom and Chairman, Isoko Council of Traditional Rulers, Delta State, has been scheduled to commence on Sunday 7th of May 2017 to Saturday 13th of May 2017 at Oleh, Isoko South local government area of Delta State.

In a statement signed by Chief Anthony Okoro chairman and Chief Jubilant Igelige secretary of the organizing committee of the ceremony stated that the week - long activities will begin from May 7th with interdenominational church service at Oleh civic center by 2.pm and midnight fireworks in the community.

The statement added that on Monday the 8th of May 2017, there will be paying of traditional homage by various quarters, corporate organizations, philanthropists, groups, individuals and other Isoko communities. Also cultural display and dances at the palace of HRM Anthony W. O. Owrawah (JP) FACI, Omogha 1, the Odiologbo of Oleh kingdom by 10. am.

This will be followed simultaneously the next day by secondary school Debate and anniversary lecture at Oleh civic center by 9. am.

The week - long programme will continue on 10th of May 2017 with conferment of Chieftaincy titles on Sons and friends of Oleh kingdom at the Palace of the monarch by 10. am. While on the 11th of May 2017 visit to orphanage homes at Oleh and Irri community will take place respectively at 10. am and will be followed by a novelty football match by Oleh and Ozoro Community Council of Chiefs at Isoko Central School (I.C.S) Oleh, by 3.pm.

Grand finale of the coronation anniversary is slated for 13th May 2017 with church service at St. John's Catholic Church, along Emore road Oleh by 9. am to 11. am while the reception will commence by 11. 30 am at Oleh township stadium with the cutting of 80th birthday cake, cultural dances entertainment and refreshment. The statement added that there will be midnight fireworks on display in Oleh community. 

Asanido!!, Wo Re Su To. Ise!!

HRM Anthony William O.  Ovrawah  (JP)  FACI, Omogha 1, The Odiologbo of Oleh Kingdom  and Chairman Isoko Traditional Rules Council, Delta State.