Olu of Warri Unveils Warri Unity Games to Foster Peace Through Sport
The one-day event at Federal Government College on August 15 gathers Itsekiri, Urhobo, Isoko, Ijaw and other communities in Delta.
Warri is set to come alive on Saturday, August 15, as His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, the Olu of Warri, hosts the Warri Unity Games—a celebration of peace, progress, and cultural unity.
The event, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at Federal Government College, Warri, will bring together participants from Delta State’s diverse ethnic communities, including the Itsekiri, Urhobo, Isoko, Ijaw, as well other ethnic groups such as Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, Bini, Ilaje, and Igala.
Beyond competition, the Games aim to strengthen bonds across cultural, ethnic, and social divides, using sport as a powerful tool to promote mutual respect, healthy rivalry, and lasting unity.
The Warri Unity Games underscore the Olu of Warri’s vision of fostering harmony and inclusive development by celebrating the shared values that unite the people of Delta State.
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