Grand finale of Anyaso at 45: Community youth organise thanksgiving Praise, worship

Stephanie Clems, Umuahia

Dr. Chimaobi Anyaso’s week-long 45th birthday celebrations has finally ended in a grand style.

A praise and worship session was held in his honour by the youth of the 13 wards of Bende federal constituency at the practising school, Uzuakoli, Bended local government area.

According to the youths present, Dr. Anyaso’s profound love for God was “unquantifiable.”

Youths from all the wards had gathered to pay tribute to God for Anyaso’s life and to express gratitude for the success of the entire birthday celebration, which included the traditional Iriji Ofuji festival.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Anyaso expressed deep appreciation to God for the gift of life.

“This day is dedicated entirely to God for His mercies and manifold blessings.

“It is not a speech-making day. I urge everyone to return all the glory to God, for no man can claim to be the doer if not for Him,” he said.

While reflecting on his 45 years, Anyaso described his journey as “an act of God” and acknowledged that God remains his unwavering anchor through every challenge.

Dr. Anyaso visited several key institutions and groups within Bende LGA, including the School of Nursing Aba, the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Umuahia, workers of Bende LGA, the traditional rulers and their wives(Nde Eze and Nde Ugoeze) leadership councils, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Bende chapter, political stakeholders, and the women and widows of Bende LGA, providing cash donations and gifts

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Hihighlight of the event was a powerful and soul filling rendition of Dr. Anyaso’s favourite hymn, “On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand,” followed by thanksgiving and intercessory prayers led by Pastor Okechukwu Dike, a sermon by Pastor Prince Imo, and the presentation of a cash award to the coordinator of the OFUJI MOVEMENT in Item Ward A, for organizing the best Iriji Ofuji 2025 celebration among the 13 wards of Bende Federal Constituency so far.