Betta People of Oshimili North Celebrates End-of-Year party in Grand Style

 Betta People of Oshimili North Celebrates End-of-Year party in Grand Style

All roads led to Ibusa, a community in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State on Tuesday when the members of Betta People of Oshimili North, an interactive organization with the object of the promotion of Enuani culture took over the community for their 2nd Annual End-of-Year party event. 

Betta People of Oshimili North, an initiative of Mrs. Nneka Edith Obiechie had distinguished members of the Association from ranks and file, and from different parts of the country in attendance with guests describing it as colourful and accommodating of the Anioma people of Enuani extraction with similar interest. 

The program started with the recognition of members of the organization who introduced themselves. It was followed with joy, laughter, and happiness as members described themselves in pleasant manners. Opening prayer was said by Paster Iwebo, clergy, and one of the members who were also present while the breaking of kola nut was duly observed. Mr. Peter who did the breaking prayed for the wellbeing of members. 

Subsequently, there was the welcome address delivered by Mrs. Nneka Obiechie, the initiator. In her speech, she welcomed all the members and guests and tasked them to be good members of the organization, reminding them that strength lies in unity.  She referred to the organization's activities online which she said conveyed so much fun and thanked everyone for their active participation. 

The Diokpa's opening remark was delivered by Mr. Tony Omame due to the former's inevitable absence from the event. Diokpa Ofili, the group's Diokpa was absent due to personal exigencies. Members were to relieve experiences on their membership and participation of Association which all of them agreed was good experiences for them. 

There was a toast proposed by vivacious Philo Ojeashi which attracted applauds from the members and also the cutting of the cake in which members flanked Mrs. Elizabeth Nzekwue to mark the second year of existence of the Association. The highlight of the event was the dance by members with their guests as beautiful and catchy steps were displayed by the members. 

As the sun was falling with the dusk giving way with time, it was time to draw the curtain. At that point, Mrs. Anwuli Obi was called upon to take the vote of thanks which she beautifully delivered to the delight of all, thanking the members and guests alike for making it to the amazing occasion which brings together several indigenes from several parts of Oshimili North from which the name is derived. With the closing, a prayer said, it was time to call it quits while a few of the members remained to enjoy what was left. Beautifully, several guests indicated interest to join the organization due to their appreciation of the event. However, their membership will be considered after due screening by the leadership.

Betta People of Oshimili have grown over time to occupy an important place in the cultural affairs of Anioma. Membership is open to Oshimili North natives at home and in the Diaspora.