Saturday, 28 December, 2024

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Committee of Friends Nnewi held their End of Year Party with Awards night at Grand Seasons Hotel Nnewi


By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo

It was a night of fun as the Committee of Friends Nnewi held their end of year party at Grand Season Hotel. The members were in their numbers as many came with their families.
The Organizing Committee for the End of Year was systematic in the provision of a variety of food and choice drinks.


The event was emceed by Opone and assisted by Hon Dr Ezeakukwu Nsoedo.
The official program kicked off with an opening prayer by Elder Samuel Egbuna.
The President called for a moment of silence for our fallen members, namely, Okey Ewim, Emeka Onyetube, Prof Ifeanyi Martin, and Peter Ekechukwu.


The President of COF addressed members and guests gathered on the purpose of COF and camaraderie that exists amongst members. Besides that, the President articulated the social responsibility projects the COF had mapped out for next year, which include education quizzes and public health sensitization.


Following the President’s speech the COF executed the three major items they planned for the night, which were the recognition of their past presidents with awards of appreciation. The pioneer President, Emeka Onyetube was awarded a post humous award which the wife received. Otutodilinna Azubuike, the immediate past president of COF received award of appreciation as well. Special merit award were given to two members of COF for distinguishing themselves in their area of profession.


Chief Oseloka Osuigwe SAN had accomplished a lot professionally and in many other endeavors of life. He was made an SAN, which the COF owns up with pride.
Professor Joseph Ugboaja joined the COF and soon after became the substantive Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (CMD).
Professor Joseph Ugboaja accomplished what had seemed like an insurmountable task by moving NAUTH to the permanent site at Akamili Umudim, Nnewi, and since taken the hospital to a new height of excellent.


For all these excellent achievements recorded while members of COF, the association expressed their pride by recognizing them in a special way.


The grand finale of the awards were reserved for the three newly appointed patrons of the club, namely Chief Oseloka Osuigwe SAN, Mr. Innocent Okoli (Organizer), and Chief Goddy Adamu Aneto.


Since the founding of COF over seven years ago, the association has had one Patron, Mr. Joachin Okonkwo (UBI). The pioneer had set a high standard as a role model and a major facilitator to the COF. The award to the new Patrons is a confirmation of the level of confidence the members have in them.


All the three new Patrons committed significant financial support to the COF.
Several guests of COF made significant donations to the association. Some of the guests were Chief Clement Ojukwu (Gbazuoagu), Barr Chukwuanu Egemonye, Chief Benji Okeke (Benji Gabon), Celestine Chiweta, and Anthony Okonkwo (Enyi), etc.
Several members such as Linus Okafor (Babahe), Chief Uchenna Aneto, Chukwuma Chukwueloka, Pimaco, Bobby Okwuosa, etc, supported the awardees.


A great accolade was given to the Chairman of the planning committee, Ben Ohagwu and his team, particularly Barr Ikenna Ubezuonu. Kingsley Ude did a whole lot to ensure that the record of the event was kept intact.


The outing was very much acclaimed as one of the best end of year party.
Not withstanding the night success, the morning session is still scheduled to take place.

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