Ivie Atuwatse III
| Olori Ivie Emiko-Atuwatsé III | |
|---|---|
| Olori Atuwatsé III | |
 Olori Atuwatsé III, Queen Consort of Iwere Kingdom | |
| Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom | |
| Reign | 21 August 2021 – present |
| Born | Aiyivieruewinoya 'Ivie' Uhunoma Okunbo 22 May 1986 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Spouse | Ògíamẹ̀ Atuwatsé III CFR (m. 2014) |
| Issue | 3 |
| House | House of Ginuwa (by marriage) |
| Father | Hosa Wells Okunbo |
| Mother | Edamwen Evelyn Okunbo |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Education | London School of Economics |
| Occupations | Lawyer, Social Entrepreneur, Philanthropist |
| Website | atuwatseiii |
Ivie Atuwatse III (born 22 May 1986), is the Queen consort of Warri Kingdom as the wife of Ogiame Atuwatse III, the 21st Olu of Warri.[1] After his coronation in August 2021, the Olu of Warri bestowed on her the Olori Atuwatse III title, now her official title.[2]
Background and education
[edit]Olori Atuwatse was born in Lagos, the eldest daughter of Nigerian businessman Hosa Wells Okunbo. She was educated in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. She received a Bachelor of Laws degree from the London School of Economics and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2010.[3]
Philanthropy
[edit]Olori Atuwatse III has been involved in several endeavours targeting women and children, including the Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo Stem Innovation Centre,[4] which she established in honour of her father.[5] She has also initiated several intervention programs for the poor in Delta State, including a 2022 visit to the Ureju Community, an oil rich slum suffering the effects of environmental degradation[6] and Iyara, another slum community.[7] Olori Atuwatse III is also an advocate for children’s rights, particularly the empowerment of female children. She has endowed hundreds of children with scholarships,[8] including a 2022 scheme for 100 children from the Nana Model Girls College Warri, Warri, Delta State.[9] Under her health initiatives, Olori Atuwatse III has promoted access to free healthcare,[10] especially for the poor, and in December 2021, launched the Wuwu Ore medical and welfare outreach, focused on women, children and the elderly.[11] A second edition of the program was held in Ugbolokposo Community, in the Delta state in April 2022.[12]
Personal life
[edit]Olori Atuwatse III married Ogiame Atuwatse III in November 2014.[13] They have three children.
References
[edit]- ^ Edeme, Victoria (2021-11-15). "Olu of Warri, wife mark seventh wedding anniversary". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
- ^ Anita Patrick. "A new king was crowned in Nigeria's oil-rich Delta region and young Nigerians are inspired". CNN. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
- ^ Guardian, The (2022-03-09). "Meet Olori Ivie Atuwatse III of Warri Kingdom". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
- ^ "Olori Atuwatse III, siblings launch Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo Stem Innovation Centre". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
- ^ "Warri monarch's wife immortalises dad with STEM centre for Delta kids". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
- ^ "Ray of Hope As Ogiame Atuwatse III Pays Maiden Historic Visit To Ureju Community". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2022-03-25. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
- ^ "Olu of Warri's wife visits Delta slum community; prays for pupils". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 2022-01-29. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
- ^ "Olu of Warri's wife offers scholarships to IDPs to mark late father's birthday". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2022-02-04. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
- ^ "Olori Atuwatse III Endows 100 Girls With Scholarship". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
- ^ "Olori Atuwatse III to champion free medical outreach in Delta". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
- ^ "Olori Atuwatse launches free healthcare in Delta". Daily Trust. 2021-12-11. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
- ^ "Olu of Warri's wife holds medical, welfare outreach in Delta community". TheCable. 2022-04-04. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
- ^ Weddings, BellaNaija (2014-11-10). "Olu of Warri's Son Tsola Emiko & Billionaire Daughter Ivie Okunbo Wed! | 1st Photos". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2022-05-31.