It was celebration galore over the weekend in Crown
Ventures Events Hall, Duleek Business Park in Republic of Ireland as Ezinwanne Association of
Drogheda County Louth rolled out the red carpet to play host to an array of
dignitaries from within and outside Ireland.
The event was the occasion of the
10th anniversary of the association which is an Igbo Socio-cultural
organization and the local chapter of the Igbo Union Ireland. The well attended
and fun filled event was put together by an organizing committee headed by
Mavin Grandpa who with his team ensured that the event will leave lasting memories
for those who graced the ceremony.
Prior to the anniversary, a Quiz Nite of fun was
organized in West Court Hotel Drogheda to raise funds in support of Drogheda
Homeless Aid as part of the association's charity effort .
The anniversary
featured lots of entertainment from Ezinwanne children, mothers, Dublin artiste
Big Jay, Dj Redwood, Igbo masquerade, traditional dancers, paper presentation
from Mr. George Enyoazu President of Igbo Council of Europe and founder of
first Igbo socio-cultural association in Ireland and also a raffle draw for
which many valuable prizes were won.
In his welcome address, the president of
the association Mr. Ignatius Chukwurah thanked all the invitees who honoured
their invitation particularly the various chapters of Igbo Union from all over
Ireland that came to celebrate with Ezinwanne Association. He called for love
among members and also requested all Ibo citizens residing in Drogheda area of
Ireland to join the association to build bridges of friendship and better
mutual understanding among themselves.
Amongst the dignitaries present were the
outgoing Mayor of Drogheda Mr. Paul Bell, Deputy Ambassador of the Nigerian
Embassy Dublin Mr. George Alabi, the founding President of Ezinwanne Chief Glen
Adimora, Rev, Fr. David Crean of the Augustinian Community Catholic Church
Drogheda, Pastor Nick Park of Solid Rock Church Drogheda, Mr Pat McDaid of
Drogheda Partnership, representatives of various Igbo associations and groups
from all over Ireland etc.
There was a food fair and so much to eat and drink
while Nigerian music ruled the carnival like atmosphere to the delight of all.
Pictures Below:
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| Pastor Austin, first and only female president of Ezinwaane Mrs Patience Onwuneme a.k.a Picolo and Kelechi of Igbo Union Dublin |
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| Ada and Joy |
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| Founding President of Ezinwanne Chief Glen Adimora |
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| DJ Redwood and Mavin Grandpa |
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| Ezinwanne Children |
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| Ezinwanne President Mr Ignatius Chukwurah and wife Mrs Bridget Chukwurah |
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| Guests |
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| Igbo Union memebers from Dundaulk |
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| Mavin Grandpa and family |
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| Rev, Fr. David Crean of Augustinian Community Catholic Church Drogheda and Mavin Grandpa |
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| Ezinwanne Guests |
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| Cutting of 10th Anniversary cake |
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| Mavin Grandpa presenting certificate of appreciation to Deputy Ambassador Nigerian Embassy Dublin Amb. George Alabi |
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| Mavin Grandpa and Pastor Nick Park of Solid Rock Church |
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| Mavin Grandpa and representative of Sister Kitty Cahman |
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| Mavin Grandpa and outgoing Mayor of Drogheda Paul Bell |
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| Ezinwanne members |
1 comment :
It a nice one,one love to all the members and also to the Mavin Grandparents bless you all
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