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CAPACITY BUILDING

Working with partners, Olu of Warri Palace Liaison Authority (OWPLA) will periodically organize capacity building trainings and workshops in different relevant fields for Itsekiri youths.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Our office acts as mediators between host communities and International Oil Companies/Multinationals operating in the Warri Kingdom

STUDENTS BURSARY

The Olu of Warri Palace Liaison Authority is creating a bursary and scholarship platform for Itsekiri students.

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Training Areas and Bursary

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Project Management

Itsekiri youths interested in Project Management will get trained on different project management tools and global standard practices (Coming soon)

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Engineering

In partnership with Rucotech, Olu of Warri Palace Liaison Authority (OWPLA) is organizing a two-weeks upskill training for Engineering and Natural Science graduates Register Now

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Information Technology

We will organize trainings to all Itsekiri youths interested in starting a career in IT, irrespective of their field, or previous experience (Coming Soon)

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Bursary Program

Apply to join the Itsekiri Students Bursary program

About us

His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR has a Palace Liaison Officer who is the sole Representative of the Olu of Warri and the Itsekiri Nation to the NNPCL.

The Palace Liaison officer is the only representative of the Olu of Warri to NNPCL (NGMC, NGIC, NUPRC, NNPC E & P, WRPC, NMDPRA, PPPRA, etc) and JV Partners.

The Office handles all issues that concerns community engagement that has to do with the Palace of His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR the Olu of Warri.

The Office also handles Human Capacity Development of youths in the Oil and Gas Sector, empowerment of people from the Itsekiri Oil Producing Communities, employment, etc.

The current Olu Palace Liaison Officer/Sole Representative is Prince Collins Oritsetimeyin Edema.

The current Olu Palace Liaison Officer is Prince Collins Oritsetimeyin Edema.

Prince Collins Oritsetimeyin Edema holds a B.Sc. in Pure and Applied Chemistry from the University of Ibadan and has built a distinguished career in the oil and gas industry
He currently serves as the CEO of two companies operating within the sector, demonstrating his expertise in business leadership and energy management.

His dedication to youth empowerment and community service is evident in his past leadership roles as President of both the National Association of Itsekiri Students and the National Association of Itsekiri Graduates.
A devout Christian, Prince Collins Oritsetimeyin Edema is happily married and blessed with children. His unwavering commitment to the Itsekiri Nation continues to shape his work, driving sustainable development and representation within the oil and gas sector.