The former president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and founder of Word of Life Bible Church, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has urged the government to ”bring back the dignity of labour” among Nigerians.
The cleric, who spoke yesterday in Warri, Delta State at the first coronation anniversary thanksgiving of the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwaste 111, said there should be a paradigm shift in the orientation of youths towards hard work, which he described as the springboard for sustainable success in life.
The cleric also advised indigenes, especially politicians to “pool resources together and restore the old glory of Warri metropolis as an investment-friendly city, thus checking the high rate of graduate unemployment.”
He said Warri had the potential of becoming the Dubai of Africa if stakeholders and government at all levels contributed towards the peace and development of the oil city.
He enjoined political leaders to spread dividends of democracy to the populace by developing the tourism potentialities across the state through partnership with global investors, many of whom he said were ready to give technical support.
Stressing the need for thanksgiving, he noted that it opened avenue for more blessings.
Oritsejafor, congratulating the Olu on his first coronation anniversary, urged him to lean on God for divine direction, to enable him take the kingdom to enviable heights.
Deputy Senate President and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, former governor of Delta State Chief James Ibori and incumbent governor and vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, were among top politicians that attended the first coronation anniversary.
It was held at the palace chapel in Warri, Delta State, to mark the end of the five-day celebration in honour of the king.
Delta South senator, James Manager; Delta State House of Assembly, Speaker Sheriff Oborevwori; the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate and Delta governorship candidate, Mr. Adewale Adebayo and Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi; Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, represented by his wife, Roli and Labour Party governorship candidate, Chief Great Ogboru, were among other personalities who graced the ceremony.
The Dein of Agbor Kingdom, HRM Benjamin Ikenchukwu Keagborekuzi l and the Orodje of Okpe, Orhue I, were also present.
The ceremony also witnessed special prayers for the Olu of Warri, Delta State and Nigeria.
Ogiame Atuwaste lll ascended the throne on August 21 last year as the 21st monarch of Warri kingdom.