Meet 99 Year Old Delta Monarch Who Reads and Still Drives Without Glasses

Date: 29-03-2016 10:15 am (8 years ago) | Author: Bayo Nelson
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HRM Ovie Richard Layeguen Ogbon Ogoni-Oghoro I JP, the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom, Delta State is one rare man. The monarch still reads without glasses at the ripe age of 99. The monarch who is widely celebrated has shared the secret of his longevity.
 He was heaped with praises as he drove his family members in a black Lexus jeep to St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Ogoni-Olomu for a special thanksgiving service, to thank God for his mercies.
 The Ohworode is also the oldest educated monarch in the state, still reads without glasses, walks unaided and displays unusual strength for his age. Speaking on the secret that has seen him agile and strong even at such an age, the monarch attributed the feat to God.  According to him, “God has been magnanimous to us as a people, yet we are crawling and sleeping. Am urging every one of us to learn how to give our hearts and soul to God as this is the only way we can succeed in life.
God is the secret of my longevity and that is why at my age, I can still drive.”
 During the thanksgiving celebration, the monarch was described by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as an agent of change while presiding over the activities of his people for the past 28 years as Ohworode of Olomu kingdom.

 The governor, who was represented by the State Commissioner for Water Resources, Sir Fidelis Tilije a grand reception by the Urhobo Social Club, Lagos in honour of the monarch at Olomu, stated that as an epitome of God’s gift to Nigeria as a nation, all Deltans should emulate the leadership qualities of the monarch, adding that as an agent of change, there are lessons to be learnt from his life and times.
 On his part, president of Urhobo Social Club, Chief Simeon Ohwofa while giving reasons for the honour bestowed on the monarch, said: “The Owhorode as a king, radiates excellence in his leadership for the past 28years on the throne and this excellence is what the club stands for, hence we have decided to celebrate him.”
 In his paper presentation titled, “The progressive leadership in a traditional setting,” the guest speaker at the reception, Prof. Samuel Ibodje, described the monarch as a colossus whose image transcends the frontiers of Urhobo into the international arena while remaining visibly endearing to his people as their monarch for the past 27years.
 Dignitaries present at the event include the Olu of Warri, Obi of Onitsha, Pere of Seimbiri Kingdom, government officials and Ivie from the various Urhobo kingdom.


Posted: at 29-03-2016 10:15 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- gogoman at 29-03-2016 10:18 AM (8 years ago)
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Good for him...
Posted: at 29-03-2016 10:18 AM (8 years ago) | Grande Master
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- emma4love3 at 29-03-2016 10:28 AM (8 years ago)
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abi ooh
Posted: at 29-03-2016 10:28 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- morgrawl231 at 29-03-2016 10:37 AM (8 years ago)
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Nice one HRH,,,,,
Posted: at 29-03-2016 10:37 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- Eazyatumeyi at 29-03-2016 10:44 AM (8 years ago)
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OK o, if you go jam person like Ibinabo na 5years imprisonment o.
Posted: at 29-03-2016 10:44 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- raynebee at 29-03-2016 10:55 AM (8 years ago)
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cool
Posted: at 29-03-2016 10:55 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- raynebee at 29-03-2016 11:33 AM (8 years ago)
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wow
Posted: at 29-03-2016 11:33 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- christianity at 29-03-2016 11:50 AM (8 years ago)
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good of him,
Posted: at 29-03-2016 11:50 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- slimmygal at 29-03-2016 11:56 AM (8 years ago)
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ok, good for papa
Posted: at 29-03-2016 11:56 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- raynebee at 29-03-2016 12:02 PM (8 years ago)
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wow....awesome
Posted: at 29-03-2016 12:02 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- dynasty4all at 29-03-2016 01:25 PM (8 years ago)
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THIS MAN HERE IS NOT UP TO 99 YRS
Posted: at 29-03-2016 01:25 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- deboalabi262 at 29-03-2016 01:53 PM (8 years ago)
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 Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool

Posted: at 29-03-2016 01:53 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- kison at 29-03-2016 02:38 PM (8 years ago)
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ok na...just Be careful, be very very careful,CAREFULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL...
Posted: at 29-03-2016 02:38 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- beneno at 29-03-2016 03:10 PM (8 years ago)
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Mr poster do u know what a 99years old man looks like ? This man i see here is not up to 99 Jor  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 29-03-2016 03:10 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- kp45 at 29-03-2016 05:45 PM (8 years ago)
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Strong man
Posted: at 29-03-2016 05:45 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Oworen25 at 29-03-2016 07:44 PM (8 years ago)
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Please God protect me and my family and let us grow old and strong like this man
Posted: at 29-03-2016 07:44 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- Oworen25 at 29-03-2016 07:47 PM (8 years ago)
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Quote from: ben eno on 29-03-2016 03:10 PM
Mr poster do u know what a 99years old man looks like ? This man i see here is not up to 99 Jor  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes

He wouldn't be lying to us
Posted: at 29-03-2016 07:47 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- Oworen25 at 29-03-2016 07:48 PM (8 years ago)
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Quote from: John kennedy on 29-03-2016 01:25 PM
THIS MAN HERE IS NOT UP TO 99 YRS

Don't you dispute that fact
Posted: at 29-03-2016 07:48 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- Oworen25 at 29-03-2016 07:49 PM (8 years ago)
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Quote from: Timothy Eazy on 29-03-2016 10:44 AM
OK o, if you go jam person like Ibinabo na 5years imprisonment o.

God forbid that will never happen
Posted: at 29-03-2016 07:49 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- Sparky12 at 29-03-2016 09:09 PM (8 years ago)
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#How sure am I?!?..k.o
Posted: at 29-03-2016 09:09 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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