It was a moment of celebration and thanksgiving to God Almighty as Okpalaeze family of Ubili Nnokwa in Idemmili South Council Area, in company of relatives, friends and well-wishers gathered at St Mary’s Catholic Church Nnokwa to thank God for the life of the eldest of the family, Chief Kevin Okpalaeze, who turned seventy on the 1st of July, 2021.
Chief Kevin Okpalaeze is the elder brother of the Director of News and Current Affairs Department of Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS, Mr Gab Okpalaeze.
Correspondent, Emmanuel Okonkwo reports that the celebrant, Chief Okpalaeze who expressed gratitude to God for gift of life and sound health, promised to invest his remaining life here on earth in service to God and humanity.
He however advised young people to learn to live uprightly so as to enjoy longevity.
On his part, the Director of News and Current Affairs Department of the ABS, Mr Gab Okpalaeze thanked God for keeping his brother till date and prayed for more life to him, describing him as a role model who perfectly plays his roles in Okpalaeze family as the eldest since the demise of their parents years back.
In an interview, the Prime Minister of Nnokwa community, Chief Richard Okeru explained that Chief Kevin Okpalaeze has been supportive to the development and progress of Nnokwa community, and prayed God to add more years to his age.
Earlier in a homely, the Vicar of St. Mary’s Catholic Church Nnokwa, Reverend Father Johnpaul Okeke called on Christians to be more committed to the service of God both in good and in bad times.
The thanksgiving service featured special prayers and birthday party for the celebrant which later took place at Okpalaeze’s compound.
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