To the glory of the Almighty God, we, the members of Kokodiagbene Executive Council as led by its chairman, Comr. Pedro Tuwayerin Bekenawei, and the Amasuo-Ugeh 2023 Planning Committee under the leadership of Chief (Engr.) George Timiyan (JP), on behalf of the good people of Kokodiagbene community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State hereby express our profound note of gratitude and thanks.

First, we acknowledge the divine grace of the Almighty God for the success recorded at the concluded 16th edition of the Amasuo-Ugeh festival which held in the community from Friday 22 to Saturday 23 of December 2023, and was rounded-up with a Thanksgiving service on Sunday 24 of December 2023. To His glory, no accident or incident was recorded in the course of the ceremony. Moreover, the favour received towards hosting this edition was superb. It can only be God's doing

Secondly, without the financial contributions of stakeholders toward making adequate provisions for the festival, the success recorded wouldn't have been possible. While some who donated were known, there were those who choose to remain anonymous. However, from the depths of our hearts we say a BIG THANK YOU to every one who parted with their sums of money to make accessible other resources needed for the execution of the planned programmes.

Thirdly, even if we were able to raise all the monies in the world, the absence of dignitaries at the Amasuo-Ugeh 2023 Festival would've defeated its purpose. We therefore acknowledge all those, particularly our special guests of honour, who made out time from their busy schedules to avail us with their presence at the 2023 edition of the Amasuo-Ugeh.

We therefore thank the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oboro Gbaraun II (JP), Aketekpe, Agadagba; the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Elder Capt. King Dr. Joseph Timiyan (JP), Agbonu, Torububou 1; the Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo; the former deputy governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Dcn. Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro; the Honourable Speaker in the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor; the House of Representatives member in the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi; the chairman of Delta State Waterways and Land Security, Chief Boro Opudu; the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Limited, Chief (Engr.) Kestin Pondi.

We also send our note of thanks to Rev. Emmanuel Imeleye, Chief Promise Lawuru, Hon. Eniye Aruwei (the vice chairman of the occasion), Chief Joseph Wuruyai, Chief Fezigha. Odu, Chief Ebimobowei Oguma, Chief Friday Bobo, Chief (Mrs.) Ebidoumene Ojogun, Mrs. Preye Keniye, elders and women group in Kokodiagbene, women group (both urban and homefront), other social and cultural groups, members of Kokodiagbene youth development movement, among a long list of other dignitaries that were in attendance.

This appreciation will not be complete without acknowledging the religious community in Kokodiagbene for their spiritual support in praying for the success of the festival and its growth cum development of the community. May God bless you.

Also, kudos to the Amasuo-Ugeh 2023 Planning Committee members, namely: Double Chief George Timiyan, Chief Ebidoumene Ojogun, Comr. Jackson Timiyan, Mrs. Ati Odafe, Engr. Johnson Powede, Hon. Jimoh Keniye, Mr. Solomon Akoto, Mr. Bako Igere, Mrs. Doris Eguare, Mr. Blessing Lalde, Mr. Solomon Keniye, Comr. Esther David, Mr. Godspower Kosene, Madam Rosane Uti, Mr. Layefa Timadi, Madam Ebierede Timiyan, Mr. Julius Keniye; for their hard work and cooperation towards the successful organisation of the festival.

Though the Amasuo-Ugeh Festival has come and gone, the growth and development of Kokodiagbene does not end with the festival. We therefore urge every sons and daughters to continue in the spirit of love for community by contributing positively towards its progress. Well meaning individuals can support in the areas of education, infrastructures, transport, housing, recreation, commerce, and any other areas that will help attract growth and development to Kokodiagbene. Therefore we all should not rest our oars yet.

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas celebration and a Prosperous New Year 2024, as we look ahead to the 17th edition of the Amasuo-Ugeh Festival, which will be more bigger and better than the 16th edition. Once again, we say THANK YOU and God bless us all in Jesus name, Amen.

Signed:
COMR. PEDRO TUWAYERIN BEKENAWEI
Executive Chairman
Kokodiagbene Community

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