With profound gratitude on the success of the marriage of our dear brother and his lovely wife, MR & MRS SHEDRACH ABOI PUDIE, I hereby use this medium to express our appreciation, first, to God Almighty for making the big day a reality, and even surpassing my expectations by the provisions, protection, turn-ups, the friendly weather, thereby making the lines to fall unto us in pleasant places.

While we are short of words to fully express our heartfelt gratitude, nonetheless, we are saying a BIG THANK YOU to the numerous guests made up of business, political, traditional, religious and social leaders whose presence made the marriage ceremony more colourful. Indeed, by your dignified presence, our joy was ballooned, making the atmosphere exotic for us.

Although the names are much, I will not forget to thank Mr. Mathew Tonlagha (Chairman/CEO of Maton Engineering Nig. Ltd and ED of Fenog Nig. Ltd), High Chief Amb Godspower Gbenekama JP PhD, High Chief (Engr.) Kestin Pondi (Managing Director, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited), Sir Godfrey Tare Pondi (General Manager of Operations, Technical, TSSNL), Chief Mrs Mercy Gbenekama, Chief (Barr.) Bosin B. Ebikeme, Chief Engr. George Timiyan, Chief Capt. Felix Eguare, Chief Wellington Uduboh, and the entire Gbaramatu Traditional Council of Chiefs.

I also salute Hon. Godknows Angele, (Commissioner for Housing, Delta State), Chief Peter Tuasinde A.K.A Papa Tango  and members of his Amanimi Binanimi Social Club Chairman; Hon. Asupa P. Forteta (immediate past Delta State House of Assembly member), Hon. Chief (Dr.) Julius Takeme (Chairman Burutu LGA), Comd. Amb. John T. Bebapere (Chairman, Ogulagha Community), Dr. Tam Odogwo ably represented by his Vice, Mark Okou and his PDP exco Burutu LGA chapter; Hon. Stanley Braboke (Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Bayelsa state), Mr Idama and Silver Ofughara (Supervisors, TSSNL).

I will not forget to appreciate Madam Ladiya Family members in Obuko Idumu Ogulagha; the Ogulagha Traditional Council of Chiefs, Hon. Sunny Perekeme (immediate past Council Secretary Burutu LGA), Dr. Alfred Mulade (former Registrar, Nigeria Maritime University), Capt. Letthemsay Braboke Inaibagha (MD/CEO of Vettal Mega Services Ltd); Pastor Felix Famutua, Bishop Felix Piniki, the Fenog Nigeria Limited family led by Julius Ophori, among others.

Also, I recognise Chief Amb. Francis Boumiebi JP, Chief Francis Satu, Elder Amos Okoro (Chairman, Happy Men's Club), Capt Amos Seimode, Rt. Hon. Samuel Idukedoumene Ekpemupolo (House Leader, Legislative Arm, Warri South-West L.G. Council), Chief Hon Benjamin Egan, representing Warri South-West PDP Chairman; Mr. Egbejule Arerebo Kingsley (President, Gbaramatu Youth Council), Comr. Zikurebai Oyinkuro Wazo (Chairman, Ijaw Youth Council, Gbaramatu Clan), Engr Roland Ogbudu, Hon. Kenneth Odibo (Community), Comd Elaye Worwei, Mr Frank Ogbudu, Hon. Jimoh Keniye, the entire Azama community, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Ogulagha Kingdom and Egbema Kingdom, and our friends from various kingdoms, among others too numerous to mention.

We also thank the leadership and members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Maranatha Model Parish in Udu L.G.A. of Delta State for the warm reception accorded us and our guests during the wedding ceremony. May God bless you all.

I sincerely appreciate both paternal and maternal family members of the bride and the groom for their support, prayers, and efforts put into the preparation and execution of the ceremony.

It is my utmost prayer that we will continue to gather in this format to celebrate and rejoice with one another and in purified joy all the days of our lives.

I thank you all once again. GOD BLESS US ALL IN JESUS NAME, AMEN!

Courtesy:
HIGH CHIEF MATTHEW E. PUDIE
The Weniwei of Gbaramatu Kingdom

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