The Royal Iwere Society was established by royal order of His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, a non-profit organisation committed to safeguarding the unique traditions of the Itsekiri people of the Warri Kingdom. Our goal is to foster pride and cultural identity by preserving language, history, art, and community practices.
To be the foremost institution dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Itsekiri cultural heritage.
To collect, document, preserve, and showcase the heritage of the Itsekiri people — strengthening identity, fostering pride, continuity, and global awareness.