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New
York, New York: The Nigerian family of Anusionwu, based in New
York, recently held a thanksgiving party in celebration of the safe
return of their son, Donatus Obinna Anusionwu Jr. from Iraq and
his promotion to the rank of a Captain. In attendance were members of
the diplomatic corps, the United States legislature, royal
personalities, and many relatives, friends, and well wishers. Members
of our staff were there to bring you the exclusive coverage.
United
States Military Officer,
Captain Donatus Obinna Anusionwu, Jr.
Captain
Donatus Obinna Anusionwu, Jr. takes his seat among dignitaries at the
High table which included Chief James Obi, Prof. Dr. George Obiozor,
Nigeria's Ambassador to the United States, and Professor Ibrahim Gambari
UN Under-Secretary-General/Special Adviser on Africa.
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CELEBRATION:
Captain Obinna Anusionwu celebrating with Parents Chief and Lolo
Donatus Anusionwu during the event.
Ambassador
Obiozor and Professor Gambari acknowledge Captain Anusionwu (far left)
HOW IT
HAPPENED: The event commenced with the arrival of guests
including members of the legislature, diplomatic corps, traditional
chiefs, friends, relatives and more. The hall was quickly filled. Event
MC, Dr. Ifeanyi Azubuike then invited members of the high table to their
positions and the opening ceremonies were observed including the
presentation of kola nut led by Chief Ben Nnabuife and Chief Okorie.
Captain Donatus Anusionwu was ushered in and he took his seat with
dignitaries at the High table which included Prof. Dr. George Obiozor,
Nigeria's Ambassador to the United States (delivered keynote speech);
Prof. Ibrahim Gambari UN Under-Secretary-General/Special Adviser on Africa;
Chiefs James Obi, Ben Nnabuife, OKorie, and others. The Captain later
joined his parents, Chief Donatus Anusionwu, "Akurulo 2nd of Amike" (the wealth that reaches home)
and Lolo Justina Anusionwu, "Okwere na di 1 of Amike" (the one who believes in marriage)
for a dance session. There were presentation of several awards to
Captain Donatus Obinna Anusionwu, including the ones by Peoples Club of
Nigeria International and Sacred Heart Prayer Group. Chief Ben Nnabuife
also conferred the title of "Agha-eri" (he that is not
conquered by war) on Captain Donatus Obinna Anusionwu. Drinks and Dinner
were served all night and guests danced away till the early hours of the
next day.
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Ambassador
George Obiozor delivers his speech during the event
Professor
Ibrahim Gambari, UN Under-Secretary General speaks at the event.
Chief
Ben Nnabuife (right) hands the Kola nut to Chief Okorie for presentation
Chief
Anusionwu (father to Captain Anusionwu) acknowledging greetings from the
high table
Chief
Emejuru and Captain Anusionwu at the event
MC,
Dr. Ifeanyi Azubuike
Mr.
and Mrs. Cyril Chimezie
The
Chimezie sisters
Rev.
Emeka, with Mary and her friend
A
cross section of the guests in attendance
Another
cross section of the guests in attendance
Peoples
Club of Nigeria international make their presentation
Chief
and Lolo Anusionwu doing the celebration dance
One
of the couples in attendance
Another
cross section of the guests in attendance
More
guests in attendance
Arranging
the food
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Chief
Okorie presents the kola nut
Captain
Anusionwu shows off one of the awards he received during the event
Chief
and Lolo Ajunwa present award to Captain Anusionwu
Captain
Anusionwu with his parents Chief and Lolo Donatus Anusionwu during the
event
Host/Celebrant
family
Captain
Anusionwu being conferred the "Aghaeri" title by Chief Ben
Nnabuife
The
Sacred Heart Prayer Group take the floor
Elegant
Sisters
Some
members of Peoples Club at the event
Youth
Wild dance time
Another
cross section of the guests in attendance
Yet,
another cross section of the guests in attendance
And
even yet another cross section of the guests in attendance
Dancing
Crowd
It
was a day of celebration. A mother couldn't be happier.
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