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ONE OF THE LONGEST SERVING MONARCHS IN NIGERIA, SET TO MARK 50TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY

 One of Nigeria's longest serving monarchs, set to mark 50th Coronation anniversary


By: Oriaifoh Godwins


Alhaji W.O Momodu II, JP, CON. The Ojirrua of Irrua and Okaijesan of Esanland, who ascended the royal throne of Irrua kingdom in June 22 1971, will mark the Golden Jubilee of his coronation in June, 2021.



High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, the Chairman of the Planning Committee, has revealed that, details of the five days' activities packed event to mark the Golden Jubilee of the coronation of the Okaijesan of Esanland, will soon be released to the public, as finishing touches are currently being made to ensure that no stone is left unturned.


It would be recalled that ten years ago, the Ojirrua marked the 40th Anniversary of his coronation.


it was also gathered that some eminent and illustrious sons of Esanland and beyond will be honoured and bestowed with Chieftaincy titles during the event which will climax on the 26th of June.

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