History again was made in faraway Aberdeen, Scotland in the United Kingdom when the Aberdeen Royal Mission (ARM), at the weekend, presented to His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse 111, the Olu of Warri, with a Sword of Faith and Armour.

Recall that the monarch in June 2022 in Toronto, Canada, was presented with the Key of Brampton City for his profound impact and outstanding contributions and support.

Representative of ARM, Joe Ochie, said the occasion was in mhonour of Mary Slessor and a symbol of the unbreakable bond between Aberdeen and Warri Kingdom.

Making the presentation, Graham Guyan, Deputy Lord Lieutenant, City of Aberdeen, described Olu of Warri as a righteous man of God deserving the honour.

“Your majesty, we are very proud of you and we will like to bestow this honour upon yourself as the righteous man God has chosen. May the grace of God bless you and keep your family safe in the righteous grace of our lord Jesus

The revered Warri King was accompanied by his wife, the Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom, Olori Atuwatse 111, palace chiefs and royal aides.

Elated Ogiame, while thanking the Aberdeen Royal Mission for the honour, also gave a historical background of Mary Slessor and other Scottish missionaries in the Niger Delta.