Saturday the 30th of November 2024 was a day members of Aro-Okeigbo Social Club of Nigeria (AROSON), their spouses, friends and well wishers converged on Cynarisso Hotel and Suites located at Ajao Estate to celebrate the end of year party.
The event started with a brief remark by the chairman, Mazi Chinedu Nwankwo who thanked members for their support and co-operation during the year. He announced that four former chairmen of the branch will be honoured for their contributions to the growth of the branch.
Sir Goddy Achinivu and Mazi PC Okoro were honoured with meritorious service award while post humus awards were given to Mazi Okoronkwo Asonta and the immediate past President of the club, Mazi Naira Okorafor, who passed on in June, 2024.
He had served as chairman of the branch before moving on to become the President.
A former President and now a national patron, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa’s presence added vibrancy to the gathering.
In his speech at the occasion, Ugwu Aro Mazi Sam took the audience down memory lane of the club’s odyssey, encouraging the leaders to keep the flag fluttering.
For him, responsible social gathering such as AROSON’s, engenders happiness, which in turn prolongs life.
To add colour to the event, Ekpe Ujari accompanied the Asonta family to receive the award. The Ekpe dance and display held the guests spell bound as many joined the procession. As is expected of an end of year event, assorted food and drinks flowed and thereafter it was dance and dance.