Being Text Of A Valedictory Message Of Appreciation By Rt. Hon. Chief Adonis Obinna Nick On The Occasion Of His Daughter’s Dedication And Chieftaincy Title Conferment Held On The 2Nd Of August, 2026 At Umuorji -Egbema

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With a heart full of gratitude, I return all the glory to Almighty God for granting my family and I the rare privilege of celebrating two remarkable blessings at the same time -the successful dedication of our beloved daughter, *Princess Adonis Happiness Sochima*, and the joyful celebration of the conferment of my traditional title, *”Ochuariri I of Niger Delta.”

The dedication of our daughter was our divine and public commitment to entrust her life, future and destiny into God’s loving hands, while the celebration of my Chieftaincy Title symbolizes not merely an honour but a greater call to selfless service, peace, unity, cultural preservation and sustainable development across Egbema Kingdom, Ohaji and the entire Niger Delta.

I sincerely appreciate Almighty God for His unfailing mercy, abundant grace, divine protection and countless blessings that made this memorable occasion possible, peaceful, successful and truly unforgettable.

My profound gratitude goes to my highly esteemed Mentor and Benefactor, *Hon. Chief Gideon Meffor .O.* _Igririgi of Niger Delta,_ the SSA to the Governor of Imo State on Imo Palm Plantations and Allied Industries, and Member, Federal Board of HYPREP Commission, Abuja. Thank you, Sir, for your wise guidance, unwavering support, mentorship, invaluable encouragement and for honouring this occasion with your presence. I remain eternally grateful.

I equally appreciate my boss, Rt.Hon. Eugene Okechukwu Dibiagwu*, Honourable Member representing Ohaji-Egbema, Oguta and Oru West Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Abuja, the Dangote of the Niger Delta, for your goodwill, encouragement and tremendous support towards the success of this event.

My unalloyed honour springs equally to my Uncle and Apex Leader, *Rt. Hon. Goodluck Nanah Opiah,* former Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly and former Honourable Minister of State for Education, our Apex of Apex, for your consistent fatherly guidance, encouragement and support.

To my Capacity Chairman par excellence, pragmatic Ambassador of the Renewed Hope Agenda in Ohaji-Egbema, the performing Executive Chairman of Ohaji-Egbema LGA and our deserving APC Flag Bearer for the Imo State House of Assembly, 2027, *Hon. Prince Marcel Amadioha,* I respectfully doff my cap for you. Your presence at our celebration was uplifting, encouraging and truly added prestige to the occasion. Thank you, Sir.

I also wish to specially acknowledge and appreciate our revered Royal Fathers, distinguished political leaders, eminent public servants and respected stakeholders whose presence, goodwill and blessings greatly enriched this historic celebration, particularly: HRM Eze Sylvester .A. Okwodu, Dike I of Obuómá-Dike Autonomous Community; HRH Eze Matthew .C. Nwokoma, Okaome II of Umuokanne Ancient Kingdom; HRM Eze Emmanuel Assah, Odozhiobodo of Assa Autonomous Community; Eze Clarius Ugwuoha .I, Ezeoba II (Elect) of Oloshi Autonomous Community; Hon.Chief Goddy Esom Obodo, the Ohamadike 1 of Ohaji-Egbema and our political Apex; Eze Julius Ekwem the Ezeali of Umuorji Community, Egbema; Chief Comrade Leonard Evans Assah, President, Assah Autonomous Community; Hon. Engr. Gideon Ike Nwaeke (Fycoon), FNSE; the DPO Nigerian Police Force Egbema Division, Mmahu; Engr. Chigozie Eyiems; Comrade Ojika Bright (Rasphi); Hon. Chinonso Fortune (Akudibashi Egbema); Inspector Chikadibia Okebata (Aka KB); the Nigeria Civil Defence Corps; Hon. Amaobi Florence .O. former Executive Chairman, Obio/Akpor LGA; Hon. Comrade Jeff Nwaoha, former General Manager Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission; Hon. Chief Bethel Duru, APC Vice Chairman, Ohaji-Egbema; Rt. Hon. Cosmas Onukagbe, Leader, Oru West Legislative Council; Hon. Mrs. Elizabeth Ulumma Jude Opara, Vice Chairman, Ohaji-Egbema LGA; Hon. Achor Ejizu, the APC Chairman of Ohaji-Egbema LGA; Comrade Henry Mayor Alimezia the President of Egbema Central Youth Association (EYA); Hon.Sunday Miller, former Coordinator, HACOMS Development Centre; HRH Eze P. A. Ekezie, Ochuariri of Ilile Autonomous Community; and a plethora of other appropriated attendees and names too numerous to list here; I acknowledge, honour and appreciate you all.

Your social, cultural, royal and spiritual presence, goodwill, blessings, wise counsels, friendship,⁰p⁰ solidarity and honour shall forever remain cherished by my family and me.

To our esteemed officiating Ministers during the Dedication and Thanksgiving Service at Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Mgbara, I praise God for your spiritualy edifying ministration, prayers and fatherly guidance. May the Lord continually strengthen your ministry.

Also, to our esteemed Youths and leaders; Women Groups and leaders; Elders and all the good People of Egbema, Ohaji, Imo State, Rivers State and the entire Niger Delta, thankyou for your prayers, blessings, solidarity and overwhelming show of love. Your presence and support added dignity, unity, hope and lasting memories to this epic celebration.

To our families, relatives, political associates, business partners, friends and numerous well-wishers who travelled from far and near, sent goodwill messages, gifts, prayers and various forms of support, we sincerely appreciate every sacrifice you made towards the success of this memorable event. Your kindness shall forever remain treasured in our hearts.

As I continue with my calling and on the journey as my people’s representative and public servant, and as the Ochuariri I of Niger Delta, I reaffirm my commitment to responsible leadership, humanitarian service, youth empowerment, cultural heritage, peace and the collective progress of our people.

Finally, on behalf of my wife, our daughter *Princess Happiness Sochima Adonis*, and the entire Adonis Dynasty, I say Thank You for celebrating with us and making our occasion a resounding success and a lasting legacy.

May Almighty God richly bless and celebrate each and every one of you, preserve your families, prosper your endeavours, reward your labour of love and continually grant you countless reasons to celebrate His goodness the more.