I
want to thank God Almighty for giving us the grace, strength and resources to
successful celebrate our new yam festival Last Saturday.
I want to also thank my able Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu who honoured our invitation through his hardworking and diligent deputy, Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu. The Deputy Governor deserves my further commendation for meeting up with the occasion against all odds due to his own tight schedule.
I thank my Senator, Distinguished Senator Mao Ohuabunwa and our Representative at the Federal House, Hon. Uko Nkole both of whom graced the occasion.
I acknowledge the Chairman of the occasion, Chief Engr. Ndukwe Iko and the Father of the day, Chief Okwara Osonwa Okwara.
I also want to thank my colleague, Hon. Mezie Nwaubani who stood in for the Speaker of ABHA, Rt. Hon. Chikwendu Kanu. The commissioner for Information Abia state, Chief John Okiyi Kalu for sharing in our joy too.
In a special way I want to thank the Udumaeze of Ohafia, Prof. E. L. U. Imaga and all the traditional rulers of the various communities who were present yesterday. I thank all the members of the 2018 Iri Ji Ohafia planning committee for their effort towards ensuring a smooth celebration.
All our prominent sons and daughters who were there yesterday are greatly appreciated. Chief K. I. Uduma, Chief K. K. Owen, Chief Kingsley Imaga, High Chief Uche Ogboso, Hon. Engr. John Eke, Chief Fred Eke Idika, Rev. Dr. Williams Onyema Agbai, the clergymen, Inyom Ohafia, all the various dance groups and indeed every person that witnessed the ceremony. Those who continued today with special Thanksgiving at our various churches are greatly appreciated.
To others too numerous to mention, please accept my heartfelt thanks for your contributions towards a successful iri ji celebration.
This year's event really lived up
to expectation. Seeing my people happy together has given me more inspiration
to do even more. And by the special grace of God, we shall continue to
celebrate together in Unity.
Thank
you and God bless you all.
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