The Great Asomugha Family dynasty in Igbo-Ukwu, Aguata Local Government of Anambra state creates history with a maiden edition of the family reunion up to 3rd Generation which lasted from the Thursday, 4th- Monday, 8th April, 2024.
The epoc making event took place at the catholic retreat center, Okpuno, Awka Diocese, Anambra State.
The chief conveners of the event, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Patrick Asomugha & Mr. IfeanyiChukwu Asomugha were remarkably emphatic about the essence of family.
“There is no such thing as a perfect family, behind every door there are issues, the difference is accepting and encouraging each family member as they are not as we would like them to be – Catherine Pulsifier.”
A family Reunion is a time to remember.. A time to laugh.. A time to celebrate.. A time to share old stories and make new memories.
A time to see each other and the new faces all around us and find reflections of ourselves in hearts both young and old.
A reunion is coming together that strengthens the bond of family and reminds us of the gift of belonging.
A chance to share our history
A reason to celebrate our past
A time to welcome our future…”
How else can it be described the awesomeness of having a total of one hundred and seventeen (117) individuals coming up from a single family dynasty?
That’s God’s grace if not more!
Just from two Great Grand Parents of LATE Mr & Mrs Celestine Asomugha and Late Mr and Mrs Josephat Asomugha cometh all these offsprings.
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It was a didactic 3 days crash event where greater number of the family members down to the 3rd Generation were in attendance, eating, joking, laughing and sharing great moments together.
Highlights of the event were spiritual moments led by Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Patrick Asomugha (first generation set) were he took his time to explain the essence of having a FAMILY REUNION, familiarization, testimonies, love feast, contact exchange and catching up with old times.
Fr. Patrick laid greater emphasis on the 10 FAMILY RULES :
1. Put other person first
2. Speak with love
3. Tell the Truth
4. Mind your Manners
5. Make the right choice
6. Be courageous
7. Guard your Heart
8. Forgive freely
9. Always do your best
10. Be thankful!
Before the event came to an end, selected members from the family paid a courtesy visit to the Great Traditional Ruler of Igbo-Ukwu, His Royal Highness Igwe Alexander Ezeobidike Ejikemeuwa Azike, Idu the third of Igbo-Ukwu in Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State.
Incidentally, it happened that the Asomugha dynasty are “Nwadiana” (has root) to the royal 👑 family of the King, IDU III of Igbo-Ukwu.
The Traditional ruler of the community who couldn’t hide his excitement praised such initiative by the “Asomughas” while adopting it as a project he would like to uphold.
The Station Manager of Unizik 94.1 FM Awka, Mrs Ifeoma Obi (Nee Ibezim) who is of the 2nd generation heaped praises on the Priest and the entire sponsors of such amazing initiative while looking forward to the 2nd edition in view.
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– Written by Echezonam Ibezim Jk