Itsekiri Nation Announces Change of Venue for Grand Reception of Tinubu, Oborevwori in Warri
The Itsekiri Nation has officially announced a change of venue for the highly anticipated grand reception and celebration in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
According to the updated public announcement released by the organisers, the event will now hold at the revered Olu Palace, popularly known as Aghofen, in Warri.
The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, by 10:00 AM prompt.
The reception is described as a significant gathering aimed at celebrating and appreciating the leadership of President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori, while also reaffirming the unity and solidarity of the Itsekiri people.
Members of the Itsekiri Nation, friends, supporters, well-wishers, and the general public have been encouraged to attend the event in large numbers to give the distinguished leaders a warm and dignified welcome.
The statement further emphasized the cultural pride and unity of the Itsekiri people, ending with the traditional exclamation:
“ERUBO OOOOOO!”
It also offered prayers and goodwill for the continued progress of the Itsekiri Nation, Delta State, and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Event Details:
Venue: Olu Palace (Aghofen)
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM Prompt
Long Live the Itsekiri Nation!
Long Live Delta State!
Long Live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!
