By Dave Iyam
We applaud every member of the alumni that
contributed in diverse ways to what was, unquestioningly, a successful reunion.
We recognize that some of us on whom the Alumni bestowed awards are merely
lucky in the calculus of current life circumstances rather than more deserving
than our peers. But I am sure that everyone that was honored is grateful to the
Association for this infinite
recognition.
Many participants have already expressed their
appreciation for the generosity of Chief Chikwe Udensi who was exceedingly
generous in his donation of N1,000,000 to the Reunion event. Different people
who were lucky enough to enjoy the exquisite feast he offered in his palatial
accommodations have narrated their bellyful accounts, leaving little doubt that
the intention was to simultaneously grind envy and hunger into those of us who
were absent. We thank this great son of Aro, adulate his inestimable
generosity, and offer our prayers for his continuing success.
We thank all the people who worked to assure the
comfort of our members all through the event. People worked to keep the place
clean, to run errands, to service our multiple needs, and to ensure our
safety.
Our greatest thanks goes to the leaders of Aro
whose custodianship of the town and magnanimity of spirit made it possible for
us to reenact our
childhood.
For the success of the Reunion, we thank the
Homecoming/Galanite Subcommittee as well as people we will never know who aided
their successful work. For everything else, we offer our collective thanks to
God.
My thanks to all alumni who attended the Reunion
and from whose postings on this platform I borrowed the comments I make here.
* Concluded