By: Ike Philip Abiagom
The members of Okpanam Day Committee paid a courtesy visit to Most Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi in his Asaba country home . The delegation was led by their Chairman, Ogbueshi Innocent Uchibuolu along side other committee members like Ogbu Igbeka, Nwalanai, Hon. Nkem Nwankwo,Ogbueshi(Hon)Alex Chibuzor Okocha and others.
Uchibuolu disclosed that their intention for visiting Senator Nwaoboshi was to show their respect and appreciation to him for the giant strides and his good relationship with the good people of Oshimii North Local Government Area and Okpanam community in particular. He took his time to enumerate some of the line mark achievements in the community. He therefore stressed that the community was lacking sufficient words to express their profound gratitude for the kind gestures of Senator Nwaoboshi the Ide of Okpanam towards them.
The Senator Nwaoboshi responded by appreciating them for suspending their activities in order to identify with him and inviting him for the “2024 Okpanam day” , a gesture he said is an indication of his support for the community and urged them not to relent in their efforts.
Nwaoboshi added that he sees himself and any other political office holder in Oshimili North Local Government as partners in progress who are working for the common good of the people of Oshimili North Local Government irrespective of party affiliation.
He assure the Committee that he will support the “2024 Okpanam day” celebration and will attend the event personally by the grace of almighty God. Thus,he urged them to respect all constituted authorities and strive to keep a healthy relationship with anyone for the common good of their community and Nigeria in general.
Nwaoboshi once again thanked them for their visit and prayed for the sustenance of the spirit as brothers.