Online Publisher Fete Family, Friends On Birthday Celebration
By Simeon OSAJIE
The publisher and Editor-in-chief, De-Patriot, an online publisher and former Secretary of the Edo State Chapter of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Rosemary Okoduwa, has celebrated her birthday with family, friends and colleagues with pomp and pageantry.
The ceremonies which began with a church thanksgiving at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Benin City, Edo State capital witnessed array of dignitaries from within and outside the shore of Nigeria including her colleagues in the pen profession, politicians.
In the spirit of celebration, Comrade Rosemary Okoduwa accompanied by family members, friends and colleagues dance to the altar to rendered thanksgiving to God Almighty for His protection and guidance thus far.
The parish priest, Fr. Stephen Dumbiri thereafter prayed for the celebrants for God’s guidance and abundant blessings.
The birthday celebration thereafter shifted to Amadin Orphanage Home, where orphans and less privileged joined the celebrant in the merriment. She showered the orphans with gift items include, clothing, food items, beverages, among others.
The event at the orphanage home was climaxed with the cutting of her birthday cake which was jointly cut by the celebrant and the orphans.
In an interview with The9JaTEND, the celebrant, former Edo NAWOJ Secretary, Comrade Okoduwa appreciated God Almighty for the gift of life and was also full with appreciation to family, friends and colleagues who came to celebrate with her.
Among the personalities who graced the occasion were Mrs. Nefishetu Yakubu, Chairman Edo NUJ Correspondent Chapel, Engr. Emmanuel Owie, Comrade Ede Agho, Comrade Michael Egbejule, Comrade Ivy Ebojele, Dr. Amina Ebor, Mr Kingdom Okamadu, Mrs. Luisa Agbonkhese, Prince Peter Okhah, Engr. Kelvin Okpebholo, M.r Harry Okonofua, Comrade Lucia Okafor and a host of others too numerous to mention.
