The Honourable Commissioner representing the Ijaw Ethnic Nationality on the board of DESOPADEC, Hon. Spencer Okpoye, has extended heartfelt birthday greetings to His Royal Majesty, Couple M. Oromoni, Manbene III, the Pere Ama-Okosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom. In a goodwill message, Hon. Okpoye, speaking on behalf of his family and the Ijaw people, celebrated the monarch’s enduring contributions to peace, unity, and cultural revival within Ogbe-Ijoh and the wider Ijaw nation. He further lauded the royal father’s role in fostering dialogue, safeguarding Ijaw heritage, and promoting meaningful development in the kingdom, describing him as a “bridge between generations and a custodian of identity.” The DESOPADEC Commissioner prayed for long life, divine health, and sustained prosperity for the revered monarch as he marks another milestone in his reign. Read the full message below: BIRTHDAY FELICITATION TO HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, PERE AMA-OKOSU OF OGBE-IJOH WARRI KINGDOM Your Royal Majesty, Couple M. Oromoni, Manbene III, Pere Ama-Okosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, On behalf of myself, my family, and the good people of the Ijaw ethnic nationality whom I proudly represent on the Board of DESOPADEC, I extend warm and respectful felicitations to Your Majesty on the auspicious occasion of your birthday. Your reign has continued to inspire a deeper sense of peace, unity, and cultural renaissance not only within Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom but across the Ijaw nation at large. Your Majesty's unwavering commitment to traditional values, strategic leadership in community matters, and fatherly wisdom in navigating difficult moments has earned you profound respect among traditional and political institutions alike. As a government official and proud son of the soil, I deeply appreciate the stabilizing role Your Majesty plays in promoting dialogue, development, and the preservation of our heritage. You are indeed a custodian of our identity and a bridge between generations. It is my earnest prayer that the Almighty continues to grant Your Majesty divine health, longevity, and greater grace to steer the affairs of the Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom in peace and prosperity. Happy Birthday, Your Majesty. May your days be long and your reign continue to flourish. With deepest regards, Hon. Spencer Okpoye Commissioner, DESOPADEC (Representing Ijaw Ethnic Nationality