From Ifeoma Ejiofor
It was grace and glamour as Omepuruchukwu Anaedo bagged Eyes of Royal title from Royal Tennis Club Nnewi, Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State.
The title was conferred on the philanthropist of repute, Mr Nicholas Echezona Nsoedo (Omepuruchukwu Anaedo) during their final tennis tournament.
The tournament which was in honour of Nsoedo Jr, took place at Royal Tennis Club Headquarters, No 4 Pinnacle Church Street, Okpuno- Umuenem, Otolo-Nnewi.
The Chairman of the club, Mr Okonkwo Chibuzor Casmir at the occasion said that the club came on board four years ago.
He pointed out that the club was struggling to stand on its feet which according to him made some members to leave the club.
Mr Casmir noted that Omepuruchukwu Anaedo, a founding member stood his ground all through the trying period and determined that the club must attain higher heights.
The Chairman of Royal Tennis Club said that if not for the steadfastness, determination and commitment of Omepuruchukwu Anaedo, the club wouldn’t have reach the enviable height it has attained.
He said that Mr Nsoedo Jnr is indeed a great human capital investor who do not discriminate when it comes to investment in humanity.
Tobenna Amachukwu(Papin)who is very close friend of Mr Nsoedo said that the awardee is humanity himself who has a reputation for diligently going extra mile to achieve his goals.
He said that the Eyes of Royal title bestowed Omepuruchukwu Anaedo is well deserved adding that he has been investing his time and money in Royal Tennis Club to take them to enviable position the club is occupying today.
On his part, Chief lde Benjamin Akamelu (Ukwuomakpolo Nnewi)who is one of the patrons and the host of the tournament, applauded Mr Nicholas Echezona Nsoedo (Omepuruchukwu Anaedo) for his huge investment in humanity.
He pointed out that he was the person who suggested that the title of Eyes of Royal be bestowed on the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Omepuruchukwu Charity Foundation who he described as strong pilar of Royal Tennis Club.
In his speech, the man of the moment, Mr Nsoedo thanked the Royal Tennis Club club for singling him out for recognition and honouring him with the title, noting that the award would spur him to do more for humanity.
He also appreciated the members and officials of Omepuruchukwu Charity Foundation and other personalities for creating time out of their busy schedules to grace the occasion.
He pointed out that it was his desire and commitment to the empowerment of the less privileged people that gave birth to Omepuruchukwu Charity Foundation which according to him consist of like minds.
Omepuruchukwu Anaedo said that the Foundation has been carrying out major interventions in the lives of individuals irrespective of their religion, tribe and tongue