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By Ngozi Nwoke
It was an exciting day for members of All4One Friends Club of Nigeria as they gathered to celebrate their end of year party and the coronation of a new mayor.
The momentous event, which took place in Lagos, was filled with jubilation, creating lasting memories among members and their families.
President of the club, Ifeanyi Epundu, explained that the occasion was a celebration of the club’s achievements and a showcase of its objectives, which are centered around love, unity, and support for one another.
He stated: “We believe that when our homes are functioning well, joy, peace, and celebration will become a step for progress in society. All members are here with their families. This is also an avenue for members and their families to familiarise themselves with others.
“We are contributors of nation-building and development in the country. Part of the ways we contribute to nation-building is to ensure that families of our members are good citizens, law abiding and are role models for our children, maintaining the fidelity of our marriages by being responsible husbands and fathers.”
The coronation of Tochukwu Ezisi as the new mayor was a highlight of the event, with members and dignitaries in attendance pledging their support for his tenure.
Eloben Okafor, the chief welfare officer of the club, praised Ezisi’s leadership qualities and wished him well in his new role.
He said: “We are celebrating the end of a prosperous year and the well-deserved coronation of our founding fathers and the vice president. I wish him well, good health, prosperity, and every good thing in life.
“May favour surround him and his family. I also pray for protection and wisdom for him to perform excellently well under the capacity as the mayor.”
Chairman of the occasion, Darlington Nwabunike, thanked members for their unwavering commitment while assuring support for the new mayor to achieve his objectives.
He noted: “Distinguished guests, members, ladies and gentlemen, it is my honour to stand before you today as the chairman of this occasion. I am privileged to witness this momentous event, the coronation of the new mayor of this esteemed club.
“We celebrate the power of love, unity, and support that binds us together as a club and as a family. We celebrate the achievements of our members and look forward to a brighter future.
“Let us use this occasion to renew our commitment to the values of love, unity, and support that define us. Let us continue to be a beacon of hope and a source of inspiration to our communities.”
In his acceptance speech, the new mayor, Tochukwu Ezisi, thanked the club members for the honour and pledged to work tirelessly to promote the club’s objectives and support its members.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Ben Amuta, Eze U.O.U Iriele, Kirian Ezisi, Mike Onuoha, Ikechukwu Nwobu, Emeka Okonkwo, Nonso Enekwechi, Chinedu Ezeofia, and Monday Akunna, amongst others.
