'The Land of the Bible Draws Leaders From Around the World': Nigeria's Warri King Tours Psagot and Ancient Shiloh

An extraordinary royal visit took place in Binyamin on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, as His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, King of the Warri Kingdom of Nigeria, arrived in the region as part of efforts to strengthen international ties with influential leaders across Africa. Israel Ganz, Governor of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, hosted the king and his delegation at Psagot Winery before the delegation continued to Ancient Shiloh. King Atuwatse is the 21st Olu of Warri; his kingdom in Delta State, home to the Itsekiri people, has a history spanning more than 500 years.

Located in the heart of the Niger Delta, the Warri Kingdom is a major center of oil and gas activity, and the king has extensive experience in the energy sector, leading companies in infrastructure and maritime services. He arrived in Israel as part of a large international Christian delegation, and his visit to Binyamin is part of a broader effort led by Ganz to expand the circle of friends of the communities of Judea and Samaria. At the winery, Ganz presented the significance of the Binyamin region, the Jewish people's historic connection to the area, and its growth, and the delegation toured the cellars and sampled local wines. At Ancient Shiloh, Eliana Passentin of the council's International Desk presented the history of the site where the Tabernacle stood for centuries, the archaeological discoveries uncovered there, and Shiloh's central place in the biblical story of the Jewish people.

"The Land of the Bible draws leaders from around the world," Ganz said. "Those who come here, meet our residents, and visit Ancient Shiloh see firsthand the depth of the Jewish people's connection to their land. We are building partnerships and opening Binyamin to the world. We will continue expanding our circle of friends and translating these relationships into partnership and support for Israel and for the communities of Judea and Samaria."

(INN/VFI News)

"…In those days ten people from all languages and nations will take firm hold of one Jew by the hem of his robe and say, 'Let us go with you, because we have heard that God is with you.'" – Zechariah 8:23

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