EGHOBA ‘Class 1984’ Celebrates Character, Honesty
By EDITOR
Members of the Eghosa Old Boys Association (EGHOBA) ‘Class 1984’ has celebrated the reunion of the body, comprising professionals groups including politicians, business executives and academics.
It was a deep emotional moment reflecting on lessons of resilience, hard work and teamwork.
During the Gala Night celebration in Benin City, the Edo State Capital, offered Nigerians to reflect on past memories, interact, share ideas, honour distinguished personalities and project into the future.
Engr. Victor Omoruyi, a personality who have made a mark and positive impacts, was unveiled as the new President of EGHOBA, Class 84, alongside other member executive during the celebration.
In a remark after pledging to oath of office, Mr. Omoruyi, acknowledged members for their prayers, commitment, support and confidence repose in him during his first tenure and also promised to add more valuetof EGHOBA Class 84 in the years ahead.
He promised to add value to the vision and mission of EGHOBA through focus-driven leadership.
The registration of 150 members in addition to 56 committed financial members, were highlighted as some of the milestones the Association has recorded, according to Association President, who however expressed regret over the loss of some members, while praying for the repose of their souls at the ceremony.
The global legal Adviser of EGHOBA, Victor Ohiusumua esq, representative of the Diaspora Chairman disclosed, expressed delight for the show of solidarity.
Chairman on the day, Engr. Awhinawhi Victor Torbam who was represented at the event, said he is pleased with the level of commitment, selflessness in service to humanity, leadership clarity, style, all this he said earned him this second term in office, he ascertained his happy for him with prayer to God for his sustenance in health, wealth, uncommon wisdom respectively.
In his goodwill message, the chairman on the occasion, Engr. Awhinawhi Victor Torbam, said he is pleased with the level of members’ commitment of the body.
He informed the gathering that the selflessness in service to humanity, leadership clarity, style and other leadership acumen, earned Omoruyi a second chance to lead EGHOBA.
He prayed God Almighty for his sustenance in health, wealth and uncommon wisdom.
One of the awardees and Islamic scholar in Edo State, Mr. Suleman Abubakar described the initiative is a welcome development, and thanked organizers of the event for his recognition and honour.
High points of the event with the swearing-in of new executives and presentation of meritorious award of excellence to deserving members.
For a journey that began barely four decades after leaving the school, having gone through the vagaries of life, it was also time to take stock, self-appraise and project into the dream future.
