ITSEKIRI
GLOBAL
The Home Coming Initiative
Itsekiri dèdè aghan léfún wa, déné yidé ra jóló aja.
Coronation
Anniversary Edition
August 17th - 21st,
2026
The Home Coming Initiative
Itsekiri dèdè aghan léfún wa, déné yidé ra jóló aja.
Coronation
Anniversary Edition
August 17th - 21st,
2026
The Paramount Ruler
A modern visionary rooted in ancient tradition, His Majesty represents the spiritual and cultural heart of the Itsekiri people. His reign is marked by a transformative call for unity and economic rebirth.
Through the Home Coming Initiative, he invites all sons and daughters of the Warri Kingdom to return to their roots, sharing in the sacred duty of nation-building and heritage preservation.
The Queen Consort
A beacon of grace and social transformation, Her Majesty the Olori leads the Women Allying Women initiative, championing unity and empowerment within the Warri Kingdom and the diaspora.
In the Home Coming Initiative, she serves as a pivotal leader, fostering cultural preservation through professional excellence and community engagement.
The Royal Mandate — 21st August 2021
Our mandate is FIRST for Itsekiris by blood either by father, mother, grand father, grand mother or any ties by blood to come back home and experience home.
Those who admire, cherish and wish to know or associate with our tribe are equally welcomed. You are companions of the kingdom, and your presence is a gift to this land.
Ogiame Atuwatse III — Coronation Address, Warri Kingdom
A Century of Majesty
"Where the echoes of the ancestors meet the aspirations of a new generation, the throne remains our eternal compass."
A Tapestry of Culture
The Coronation Ceremony
Homecoming Celebrations
Heritage in Motion
The Visionary Foundation
The Itsekiri Global - The Home Coming Initiative is a structured cultural, professional and development engagement platform created to reconnect Itsekiri professionals and their families across the world with their ancestral homeland — the Warri Kingdom. Anchored on the Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, this edition positions the anniversary as a platform for cultural preservation, professional collaboration, youth education and strategic partnerships for the sustainable development of the Warri Kingdom.
Our Collective Purpose
"To strengthen cultural identity, mobilise professional capacity and build long-term partnerships that contribute to the socio-economic development of the Warri Kingdom, using the Coronation Anniversary as a unifying platform."
Strategic Framework
Provide immersive cultural experiences that deepen understanding of Itsekiri heritage.
Create structured networking and collaboration opportunities.
Facilitate skill exchange and professional knowledge transfer.
Introduce children to Itsekiri culture through interactive learning.
Position the Queen's Business Conference as a strategic partnership platform.
Strengthen royal-community relationships through shared cultural activities.
Inclusive Engagement
The initiative is designed to unify diverse sectors of our kingdom and beyond.
250 Itsekiris in Nigeria & the Diaspora
Influential Itsekiri Women Leaders
Friends of the Warri Kingdom & Development Partners
Itsekiri Children & Young People
The Itinerary
A meticulously planned one-week journey of cultural immersion and professional growth.
A one-week tournament promoting unity and inter-community collaboration, culminating in a grand final match.
Ode-Itsekiri community bonding activity promoting healthy living on the new road.
Immersive programmes featuring dances, music, drumming, and sacred storytelling.
Structured sessions for professionals across all sectors and regions.
Strategic sessions for skill development and knowledge sharing.
Programmes for cultural education and awareness among children.
Strategic business conference hosting friends of the Itsekiri Nation.
An exclusive dinner engagement with influential Itsekiri women leaders.
The legendary water pageantry with His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III.
Guided visits to historical monuments, Ode-Itsekiri, and selected ancestral villages.
Measured Impact
Stronger cultural connection and identity for the Warri Kingdom.
Creation of new strategic partnerships and development initiatives.
Increased youth and children's cultural awareness and pride.
Improved collaboration between diaspora professionals and local institutions.
Enhanced global visibility and stature of the Warri Kingdom.
Legacy & Continuity
To ensure the Homecoming Initiative is not a one-time event but a catalyst for lasting change, we have established robust follow-up frameworks:
"The Itsekiri Global - The Home Coming Initiative transforms the Coronation Anniversary into a powerful platform for unity, heritage preservation and sustainable development in the Warri Kingdom. Through cultural immersion and strategic engagement, we pave the way for a prosperous future for all children of Iwere."
