'There is so much more that unites than divides' Nigerian king tells 'Post' - interview

Ogiame Atuwatse III, the 21st Olu of the Warri Kingdom of Nigeria, spoke with The Jerusalem Post during his first visit to Israel, organized by Bishop Robert Stearns of Eagles' Wings, bringing 550 Christian leaders from 51 nations. The king emphasized unity, healing, and partnership between Israel and Africa, stating that "there is so much more that unites than divides." He highlighted opportunities for collaboration in education, technology, infrastructure, and security, noting that Christianity originates from Judaism and that peace stems from a healed heart.

Ogiame Atuwatse III, the 21st Olu of the Warri Kingdom of Nigeria, gave an interview to The Jerusalem Post during his first visit to Israel, held on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the Tower of David in Jerusalem. The visit was organized by Bishop Robert Stearns of Eagles' Wings, a global Christian movement focused on strengthening Jewish-Christian ties, supporting Israel, and combating antisemitism. The delegation brought 550 Christian leaders from 51 nations, who met with Israeli leaders and soldiers and attended the Awake Jerusalem festival. The visit took place during Sukkot and near the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attacks. The king emphasized that peace is not merely the absence of conflict but stems from a healed heart and connection to the creator. He highlighted opportunities for developmental partnership between Israel and African nations in education, technology, infrastructure, and security, noting that roughly half of Africa is Christian and that Christianity originates from Judaism. His key takeaway was that "there is so much more that unites than divides." Stearns echoed this, citing Isaiah 60:3 and describing the current era as a "tipping point in human history" where Jews and Christians walk together in solidarity.