Meet the 99yrs Old King who reads without glasses in Delta and still drives himself

Indigenes of Olomu Kingdom in Ughelli South
area of Delta State have reasons to celebrate
their revered monarch, HRM Ovie Richard
Layeguen Ogbon Ogoni-Oghoro I JP, the
Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom.
Interestingly, the Ohworode, the oldest
educated monarch in Delta state, who turned
99 years in January is so blessed that he still
reads without glasses, walks unaided and
displays the strength of a horse.
The monarch in company of his immediate
family recently caused a stir
when he drove himself in a black Lexus jeep
to St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Ogoni-
Olomu for a special thanksgiving service.
Secret of longevity
Acknowledging God as the secret behind his
longevity, the monarch urged all Nigerians,
especially Urhobos to turn to God in solving
her problems stressing that no human effort
can permanently eradicate the problems
plaguing the country.
According to him, “God has been
magnanimous to us as a people, yet we are
crawling and sleeping. Am urging every one of
us to learn how to give our hearts and soul to
God as this is the only way we can succeed in
life.” Speaking on the secret of his longevity,
the monarch said: “God is the secret of my
longevity and that is why at my age, I can still
drive.”
An epitome of God’s gift
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa described the royal
father as an agent of change while presiding
over the activities of his people for the past
28 years as Ohworode of Olomu kingdom.
The governor, who was represented by the
State Commissioner for Water Resources, Sir
Fidelis Tilije a grand reception by the Urhobo
Social Club, Lagos in honour of the monarch
at Olomu, stated that as an epitome of God’s
gift to Nigeria as a nation, all Deltans should
emulate the leadership qualities of the
monarch, adding that as an agent of change,
there are lessons to be learnt from his life
and times.
Radiates excellence
On his part, president of Urhobo Social Club,
Chief Simeon Ohwofa while giving reasons for
the honour bestowed on the monarch, said:
“The Owhorode as a king, radiates excellence
in his leadership for the past 28years on the
throne and this excellence is what the club
stands for, hence we have decided to
celebrate him.”
Vanguard reports that top dignitaries present
at the event include the Olu of Warri, Obi of
Onitsha, Pere of Seimbiri Kingdom,
government officials and Ivie from the
various Urhobo kingdom.