Olu of Warri, wife mark seventh wedding anniversary

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The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, and his wife, Olori Atuwatse III, on Monday marked their seventh wedding anniversary.
The wife of the foremost Itsekiri monarch took to her Instagram page to share pictures of their wedding day.

In the caption, she poetically showered prayers on her husband as they celebrated their union.

She wrote, “Happy Wedding Anniversary @oluofwarri. Of the fresh dew of heaven And the scents of heaven’s gardens. Of the mix of beautifying oils and ointments. That the Bridegroom Himself Showers His attention and care on us as His own.

“As we come to this milestone, the Lord causes us to be signposts of renewal and restoration and strengthen the fibre of our marriage as a cornerstone immovable.

“That we may be a pattern and example to all in the kingdom (spiritual and natural) of God’s steadfast and unfailing love as a model for a godly marriage.

“The Lord calls our seeds blessed and seeds from our seeds. The Lord fences our union and preserves it for his gain. He takes delight in us as emissaries of the King and carries out His purpose through both of us.”

“To many more fruitful years with you. To years of joy, laughter and love. To years of grace, passion and intimacy, enabled by the Lord, enacted by the Spirit, ordained by the Father. Happy wedding anniversary, my king.” (sic)


Copyright PUNCH.

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