The Red Boat recently set sail from the Warri Kingdom to the nation of Uganda.

With undulating plains, high mountains, and wide expanses of lush green hills, East Africa is significantly rich with nature and wildlife. However beyond and above all is the beauty of its people. In usual resplendence, the Red Boat recently set sail from the Warri Kingdom and easily navigated through the landlocked region till it berthed in the nation of Uganda.

Having played host to the Lord Mayor of Entebbe, His Worship, Fabrice Rulinda in Warri on more than one occasion, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR, Olori Atuwatse III, and a company of chiefs arrived Uganda, the source of the river Nile on Sunday.

Taking turns, different cultural troupes sang and danced in graceful steps to display the rich cultural heritage of Uganda, which is also described as the pearl of Africa.

As part of the visit, Ogiame Atuwatse III met with several officials of the nation of Uganda which include Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries as well as the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon. Thomas Tayebwa at the Parliament of Uganda.

During the meetings, the need for Intra-African collaborations and trade as a means of fostering more economic development on the continent was highlighted as already evident fruits of efforts from the governments of both nations were commended. Uganda recently introduced direct flights to Nigeria with its national carrier and this significantly boosts trade linking enterprising entities of both countries more easily than previously experienced.

His Majesty expressed the warmth the city brings as evident in the welcome accorded Him in all the places visited. While Warri is proudly situated in Delta State, the outlook for people and opportunities for a better future for the kingdom and continent at large is global. Economically, His Majesty believes there are many opportunities waiting to be unlocked and there’s no better time to invest in Africa than now.

In very optimistic terms, Ogiame opines that there will be so much that Nigeria and Uganda will be able to achieve for the common good of the continent.