ITSEKIRI
GLOBAL
The Home Coming Initiative
Itsekiri dèdè aghan léfún wa, déné yidé ra jóló aja.
Coronation
Anniversary Edition
August 16th - 22nd, 2026
The Home Coming Initiative
Itsekiri dèdè aghan léfún wa, déné yidé ra jóló aja.
Coronation
Anniversary Edition
August 16th - 22nd, 2026
The Visionary Foundation
The Itsekiri Global - The Home Coming Initiative is a structured cultural, professional and development engagement platform created to reconnect Itsekiri professionals and their families across the world with their ancestral homeland — the Warri Kingdom. Anchored on the Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, this edition positions the anniversary as a platform for cultural preservation, professional collaboration, youth education and strategic partnerships for the sustainable development of the Warri Kingdom.
Our Collective Purpose
"To strengthen cultural identity, mobilise professional capacity and build long-term partnerships that contribute to the socio-economic development of the Warri Kingdom, using the Coronation Anniversary as a unifying platform."
Strategic Framework
Provide immersive cultural experiences that deepen understanding of Itsekiri heritage.
Create structured networking and collaboration opportunities.
Facilitate skill exchange and professional knowledge transfer.
Introduce children to Itsekiri culture through interactive learning.
Position the Queen's Business Conference as a strategic partnership platform.
Strengthen royal-community relationships through shared cultural activities.
Inclusive Engagement
The initiative is designed to unify diverse sectors of our kingdom and beyond.
250 Itsekiris in Nigeria & the Diaspora
Influential Itsekiri Women Leaders
Friends of the Warri Kingdom & Development Partners
Itsekiri Children & Young People
Measured Impact
Stronger cultural connection and identity for the Warri Kingdom.
Creation of new strategic partnerships and development initiatives.
Increased youth and children's cultural awareness and pride.
Improved collaboration between diaspora professionals and local institutions.
Enhanced global visibility and stature of the Warri Kingdom.
Legacy & Continuity
To ensure the Homecoming Initiative is not a one-time event but a catalyst for lasting change, we have established robust follow-up frameworks:
Experienced Leaders Delivering a World-Class Event
Royal Order of the Iwere Kingdom (ROI)
Committee Chair
A pioneering entrepreneur, Forbes-recognised business leader, and founder of House of Tara International, a visionary dedicated to empowering women and entrepreneurs across Africa.
Royal Order of the Iwere Kingdom (ROI)
CSR & Community Outreach
A Harvard-trained serial entrepreneur, tech innovator, and dedicated son of Iwere Kingdom, whose leadership spans global business ventures across Canada, the USA, and Nigeria, and a deep humanitarian commitment to the Niger Delta through the Roli Mabo Foundation.
Steering Committee Member
Is a Customer Experience and Transformation Leader with over 20 years across financial services and global brands, currently serving as Group Head of Customer Experience Transformation at Sterling Bank.
Diaspora Global Engagement
The Founder and President,Toandalex Ltd and AAPSS Foundation. A highly sought-after employment consultant, a devoted Minister of the Gospel, chaplain, and humanitarian—dedicated to transforming lives and empowering communities through education and service.
Partnership & Sponsorship
The Founder & Director of Partnerships at AlexBoyo World (ABW), a partnerships consulting agency with deep expertise in event sponsorship strategy, global brand collaborations, and driving revenue through strategic partnerships across Africa and Europe.
Committee lead culture, heritage and protocol
Chief Presiding Officer, Coastal and Marine Areas Development Initiative (CMADI). Established Nigeria's foremost all-inclusive Mangrove Conservation facility - Falcorp Mangrove Park, Ijala in 2007. Deputy Vice-President, Federation of Tourism Association of Tourism (FTAN), South-South Zone and Chairman, Advisory Board and Management, Nanna Living History Museum, Koko
PR, Media & Digital
Is the Managing Partner at GLG Communications. In 2023 & 2025 she won PR Personality of the Year; MIPAD’s 100 Most Influential People of African Descent; Board member, PRCA UK.
Committee Secretary
The Mindset Surgeon' is a transformational speaker, executive coach, and bestselling author whose work across BBC, TEDx, and the Oprah Winfrey Network has catalysed deep mindset and performance transformation for individuals and organisations globally.
Strategic Advisor
Oti Ukubeyinje is a marketing and consumer data strategist with leadership experience across Meta, Opera, Terragon and Diageo, driving audience growth, digital innovation and consumer engagement across Africa and globally.
