By Fidel Ozugha
The indelible event of the end of year party organized by Igbo Community Association Wolverhampton (ICAW) has remained talk of the town as the echoes have vibrating while the belching continues.
Since venue of an event determines its value, the prestigious Gill’s Bar and Banqueting in Jackson Street,Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, UK, was an ideal place chosen.
The creme de la creme of Igbos in Wolverhampton were in attendance. Among them were former President of Igbo Improvement Union (IIU) in Valencia, Spain who was also former President, Anambra State Association, Valencia, Spain, Hon.Victor Ojeli; Chief Columbus Okerie, Chief and Lolo Akujieze Aniakor, Chief Greg Onyekwere, High Chief Chinedu Duru, Mrs Chinyere Udo-Ojukwu Gbonwei, Chief and Lolo Chike Ezike, Chief Onyechereibeye Okeke, Mr Ekene Agwaraonye, Chief Nick Ibe, Chief Chris Ohiaeri and Mr and Mrs Augustine Onubeze plus members of the executive.
The President, ICAW, Chief Ikechukwu Onyelike
In his welcome address, the President Chief Ikechukwu Onyelike, expressed his delight in having an enormous people, timbers and calibers of Igbo people in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom in attendance.
”It has been a challenging period but that not withstanding, the end of year party of ICAW is more like a thanksgiving to God for keeping us alive till date. Although some of our members may have lost loved ones, and we mourn and pray that Almighty God will receive their souls and those of the faithful departed in His bosom.
”Having said that, may I ask and plead for a united Igbo community as that would make us achieve our individual and collective goals. To the Southeast government (in Nigeria).I believe that they should stand as one body and specifically look into youth unemployment which directly or indirectly has brought about an alarming insecurity within the South East zone. And to the Federal Government (of Nigeria), it should be of great interest to see that no particular area of the country should feel marginalized in the sharing of the national cake. I also believe a review of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s case towards releasing him is necessary, and would possibly bring back peace in the South East,” President Onyelike said.
Vice President ICAW, KC Odokwu
Secretary General ICA, Deaconess Ijeoma Ohaeri
Public Relations Officer (PRO) ICAW, Chief Chukwuka Ogbajie, Ebube Mba
Former President of Igbo Improvement Union,Valencia, Spain and former President of Anambra State in Valencia, Spain, Hon. Victor Ojeli, right, with Chief Paul Ugwu, left.
Former President, Elder Fimber Ugorji
Chief Greg Onyekwere
Chief Akujieze Aniakor
