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  • Olori Atuwatse III, Elevate Africa empower community women In Delta

    Olori Atuwatse III, Elevate Africa empower community women In Delta

    The wife of the Olu of Warri, the queen consort to Warri kingdom, Her Majesty Olori Atuwatse III has organised another entrepreneurship skills and  leadership  training  programmes  called “Established Her Enterprise” for women in Warri, Delta State.

    The programme, which took place at the palace on Thursday was through one of Her Majesty’s initiatives, Women Allying Women and Royal Iwere Foundation.

    Addressing the young ladies, Her Royal Majesty Olori  Atuwatse III said the importance of women in nation building can not  be undermined hence they must equip themselves with leadership and entrepreneurship skills if they must function well in this world where ideas rule. 

    According to her, women are pride of Africa culture and tradition as people without identity can not be  given their due regards in the society. She said Elevate Africa  in conjunction with Royal Iwere Foundation is founded on the premises  of equipping the youths especially  young ladies  on skills to enable them take their rightful place and contribute their quota  to  their various communities in particular, the state and the country at large.

    She said the women that are  part of  Elevate Africa Fellowship are drawn from different parts of the continent of Africa, would be educating them on different subjects as they are specialists in different fields of human endeavours. 

    She urged them to take the programme seriously to enable  them  acquire the basic skills needed  for them  to forge ahead in life.

    In separate interviews with many of young ladies in the training programmes,  Favour Shoba said Elevate Africa and Iwere Foundation are platforms to help young ladies like herself to grow in entrepreneurship skills and ideas adding, so far, she has learnt and will inject the  ideas she  got into her business, which she thinks, would make her excel. 

    Esther Okorafor said the ideas she has got in the programme, her business would create more impact in the society. 

    She said:” From the programme, l have understood that, we must have access to the market before we can make impact- to get results”. 

    Others who spoke on the benefits of the programme to them include: Sharon Amajuwa Ekurene. They all expressed gratitude to their Majesties Father for the opportunity given to them to learn in this regard.

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    Earlier, at the Clever-mind Educational Centre which forms part of foundation of His Royal Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III to impact positively on  children, the Programme Adviser, Femi Taiwo said  His Majesty and  Olori have passion for raising young people especially children for future through their foundations: Royal Iwere foundation and Elevate Africa Fellowship. 

    According to him, the day’s programme  at the palace which saw people from different parts of the world to equip the people especially young ladies with entrepreneurship and leadership skills is a  testament to the fact that  the foundations have done and still doing great job for Warri Kingdom in particular, the state and the country at large.

    The programme which gave room to different members of Elevate Africa Fellows to speak on different subjects climaxed with questions and answers  session while two of the attendees who pitched their business got #500,000 each.

  • EA: Olori Atuwatse III braves the odds, champions new narrative for Africa 

    EA: Olori Atuwatse III braves the odds, champions new narrative for Africa 

    As concerns grow among African leaders and stakeholders in chatting a new narrative for the continent, the Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom, Olori Atuwatse III have taken the bull by the horn in championing a new narrative and identity for the continent.

    Olori Atuwatse III, the founder and initiator of the Elevate Africa, a platform she berth to spotlight and empower a new generation of Africa leaders and indigenous solutions for shared African issues, enhancing collaboration within and beyond the continent to drive socio-economic advancement and narrative transformation.

    Speaking at the well attended  maiden event of Elevate Africa held at the Shehu Yar’ Adua Confernce centre in Abuja, the Queen consort expressed optimism that the EA project  will change global perception and foster a dignified and collaborative Africa that stands proud of the global state. 

    She also noted strongly that the event was not just a gathering of eggheads but a platform that will stimulate and challenge minds to be innovative and find African ideas, African solutions in solving issues across education, gender equality, economic growth, decent work and climate action.

    She posited, ‘One Nation cannot thrive alone. Elevate Africa is Pan-African because history has shown that our divisions are our downfall, “When Africans unites, Africa wins.” We elevate not a country, but a people—a people not bound by the commonwealth of their problems but a people bound by undeniable potential and shared destiny.

    “And so in Elevate Africa we want to crowdsource ideas, fund solutions and showcase Africans’ brilliance. For years, we’ve been itching to do something to change the narrative about Africa, but we didn’t just wait around. We started right in our community and scaled up from there.

    “The moments where we find hidden gems like the 24 year visually impaired innovator in our kingdom, peace oghenetejire, who invented a tech solution for blind people to read eBooks! These moments where we find the undiscovered light in our people are electric, they’re not just life changing for the individuals, it creates a ripple effect that touches countless others around them. 

    “Through the work we do, it has become obvious that we need dedicated home-grown spaces across Africa and its diaspora to incubate ideas, to proffer solutions to our regional problems and to tell our stories. We need to tell our stories – not just the stories of African outliers and unicorns but of everyday innovators making a difference.

    “Elevate Africa is not just a mission, elevate Africa is not just a movement, elevate Africa is a mandate: TO ELEVATE AFRICA! It is a call to action. It is time to elevate our solutions and reclaim our stories. It is time for Africans to show the world just how brilliant, innovative and unstoppable we are as a people in Africa. 

    “Our organization stands on three transformative pillars: Convenings, Fellowships, and Media. All three will work together to promote African solutions to African problems. Our Convenings such as this will gather the brightest minds from across the continent and its diaspora – government leaders, CEOs, community builders, tech innovators, social changemakers. We are not to chase titles we are chasing impact. Our focus is on great ideas and even greater actions. This isn’t just another dialogue, our convening  are a breeding ground for solutions.

    “In years to come, it is our hope that the solutions and stories from our three agencies will make life much more prosperous for Africans everywhere. It is our hope that A boy in Ethiopia will know without a doubt that he’s just as valued and worthy as his counterpart in any global city. A researcher in Chad will have access to the tools to do groundbreaking work. We’re here to do our part in making that a reality”.

    The convening attracted former President of kosovo, First Lady of Nigeria, Ministers, Diplomats, Senators, Entrepreneur, Minister , and award winning Artistes Davido and Teni Makanaki. It was anchored by CNN Senior Editor for Africa, Stephanie BUSARI among others.

  • Olori Atuwatse bags U.S. president’s Lifetime Achievement Award

    Olori Atuwatse bags U.S. president’s Lifetime Achievement Award

    Her Royal Majesty Olori Atuwatse III, of Warri Kingdom, has received the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award and also been recognized by the New York State Assembly for her humanitarian efforts.

    US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award  is a prestigious honor conferred by Americorps and the office of the President of the United States.

    The presentation ceremony was one of the event on the sideline of the ongoing 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

    President Joseph R. Biden, Jr award is in recognition of the Olori ‘s lifelong dedication to community building and humanitarian service.

    The award is one of the highest recognitions given to individuals who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to volunteering and improving lives. Olori Atuwatse III’s philanthropic efforts, particularly through her Royal Iwere Foundation (RIF), were cited as a key factor in this recognition.

    The foundation also focuses on education, entrepreneurship, maternal care, and child health, providing scholarships to hundreds of children and empowering women through the Royal Iwere Foundation Skills Institute (RIFSI).

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    In addition to her charitable work, the Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom  has founded start-ups in the fashion and hospitality sectors and has collaborated with government initiatives to improve women’s lives. Her leadership has drawn international acclaim, extending her influence beyond Nigeria.

    A citation from Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto for New York State Assembly said the Olori is being honored for  her contributions to education, community empowerment, and personal development.

    In a citation, New York State Assembly said that as a graduate of the London School of Economics, Olori Atuwatse III has utilized her legal and entrepreneurial background to foster social progress.

    Her work in ministry, where she inspires others to strengthen their faith and identity, further showcases her transformative leadership. As the wife of His Royal Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri,  Olori continues to uphold the values of her royal household while making a significant impact through her mission to uplift communities.

    Her receipt of the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award underscores her enduring commitment to service and empowerment, cementing her legacy as a global humanitarian leader.