The Ezeigbo of Keffi in Nassarawa State, HRH Igwe Celestine Mbah on Saturday has called on Nigerian youths to embrace peace and support government efforts in making Nigerian a better country.
HRH Igwe Celestine Mbah made the call at the end of the year 2022 award ceremony for citizens of Adu Achi in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State which took place at Agura Hotel and Towers Abuja.
In his good will message, the Ezeigbo of Keffi in Nassarawa State, HRH while congratulating the Awardees said youths must be encouraged to be a part of governance, adding that unity and peace encourages growth in every environment.
In his remarks, the chairman of the occasion, Vinmartin Ilo charged to always mentor the youths and support them in thier various endeavors for the betterment of Nigeria and the society at large.
He urged the youths to always engage in activities that will secure thier futures even as he congratulated members for a successful 2022.
In his video message to the Community, an Associate Professor of Catholic Studies at DePaul University World Catholicism and International Theology, Reverend Father Professor Stan Chu Ilo congratulated them for a successful end of the year 2022.
He appealed to them to always seek the face of God for spiritual guidance adding that a good relation?Ä·nnnñship with God will open doors of blessin⁹999⁹gGood Rev fr Ilo who received award for the service to humanity prayed for God's guidance and protection.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Cññhairman Adu Development Union Abuja Branch, Engr Joseph Uzor went down memories of how the union was formed despite numerous challenges. He called on members to always be thier brothers keeper.
He assured that the A.D.U Abuja Branch will not rest on his oars in constant interfacing on issues that will encourage development in the community.
"To our Awardees and Distinguished guests who left all they are doing in various locations to grace this occasion, we say thank you. To our own revered Padre, Rev Fr Prof Stan Chu Ilo for his spiritual guidance and direction, we said Imeegwoooo. To Rev Fr Banabas, thank you for coming.
Names of the Awardees are:
1. HRH Late Igwe Vincent Ilo
2. Late Nze F.I Chukwudelumze
3. Late Dr. Remigius Ugbaja
4. Late Ozo R. I Uzoagbara
5. Late Ozo Chief Onuigbo Nicholas
6. Late Ada Ozo Josephine Ejimofor
7. Late Chief David Okeluemaka Ugwunta
8. Chief Engr. Uzor Joseph Chinedu
9. Chief MOC Madu
10. Mr Edwin Okereke
11. Chief Edward Onyeji
12. High Chief VinMartins Ilo
13. Chief Dr. Emeka Tagbo Igbosopulu
14. HRH Igwe Celestine Mbah
15. Barr. Udochukwu Ilo
16. Dr. David Okeluemaka Ugwunta
17. Engr. Ernest Ugwa
18. Ikenga Celestine Chukwu
19. Chief Sebastian Maduagwu
20. Ozo Ifeanyi Chukwu
21. Engr. Dr. Nkemakolam Ejimofor
22. Chief Dr. Ejike Chukwudelunzu
23. Chief Emeka Yoyo Nzeadu
24. Chief Marcellius Ezeadu
25. Ozo Jeff Chinedu Odunze
26. Chief Chinedu Nwaokolo
27. Rev. Fr. Prof. Stan Ilo
28. Mrs. Josephine Okolo
29. Hon. Chinedu Onyeagba
30. HRH Igwe Sunday Ozoemena Orah
Dignitaries ay the award ceremony includes the Chief Executive Officer of Signature TV, High Chief Vinmartin Ilo, the Ezeigbo of Keffi,Nasarawa State, HRH Igwe Celestine Mbah, Chairman, Engr Joseph Uzo, among others.
The highlight of the event was presentation of award and Posthumous awards, cultural display among others.