Olori Atuwatse III Visits Georgia State Senate, Advocates Africa's Transformation The Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom, Olori Atuwatse III, made history with her visit to the Georgia State Senate, delivering a powerful speech on African innovation, global collaboration, and the need for cross-border partnerships in addressing global disputes.
Addressing the legislators, the Queen Consort acknowledged the skepticism surrounding African royalty in Western contexts none the less assured the lawmakers of her legitimacy, bringing warm greetings from her husband, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, and the people of Warri.
She revealed, “Honourable Members of Parliament, I know ‘African royalty’ often raises eyebrows in America no thanks to certain infamous emails, so I can imagine the Google searches to corroborate that this Nigerian Queen is legitimate.
“Well, I am, and I bring you warm greetings from my husband, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse the Third, and the great people of the Warri Kingdom,” she revealed, drawing laughter and applause from the chamber.
During her address, Olori Atuwatse III underlined the similarities between Georgia and Warri in Nigeria’s Delta State, commending both for their rich cultural heritage, warm hospitality, and unique cuisine.
She furthermore utilised the opportunity to introduce the Georgia lawmakers to ‘Elevate Africa’, an initiative she leads to foster innovation and emphasize Africa’s vast potential.
“Last month, we inaugurated our 2025 Elevate Africa Fellows—seventeen remarkable innovators from thirteen African countries. Their work spans from revolutionizing agricultural systems to pioneering AI-driven healthcare solutions innovations that contribute meaningful answers to global questions,” she revealed.
Stressing the urgency of international cooperation, she argued that the world’s growing opposes demand collective solutions, and Africa’s unfolding talent pool has much to offer.
She extended an invitation for deeper collaboration between African leaders and policymakers in Georgia.
“The aspirations of the people we serve are the same: dignity, opportunity, and representation that betters their lives. So, at Elevate Africa, we are superlatively eager to conjoin with members of Parliament whose expertise and perspectives can offer valuable insights for unfolding leaders across our continent,” she revealed.
The Queen’s visit is expected to exaggerate diplomatic and economic ties between Nigeria and the State of Georgia. Many lawmakers commended her vision and commitment to fostering transatlantic partnerships.
Her address concluded with a call for action: “I look forward to abiding our divulge and exploring concrete ways to collaborate in service of our shared humanity.”
The visit marks a significant milestone in diplomatic relations between Africa and the United States, reinforcing the role of traditional leadership in global discourse.
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Published 3/13/2025