It was panache, laced in razzmatazz, glitz and glamour at the Benin City home of the Ojielobohs when children and other family members, friends and adopted children came together to do honour to their matriarch, Mrs. Kate Ojieloboh in a birthday celebration.
The children, their friends and other family members eulogised the matriarch of the Ojieloboh family for her unwavering commitment to their wellbeing, noting that she has been a pillar of support to them; denying herself some necessities of life such as good sleep, good food and every trace of luxury to ensure they sleep well and eat to their full.
Baby of the house, Joseph noted that her mother has made a lot of sacrifice to see them this far and pray that God bless her with good heart and ripen the fruits of her labour.
Treasure Ojieloboh who described her mother as her confidant, praised her efforts for the arduous task of their upbringing and perceiverance and patience in the face of challenges.
In a birthday message, Israel Ojieloboh who could not attend the ceremony physically because of distance, expressed gratitude to their mother for the filial love has planted which she is still nurturing and guiding jealously in the family and stressed how much they need her in their life sojourn.
Responding to the encomiums poured on her, Mrs. Kate Ojieloboh thanked God for sparing her life and navigating her through her moments of trials and travails. She expressed gratitude to her children for keeping faith with her during the trying moments in the last few years and praised them for not deviating from the path of uprightness that is the hallmark of the Ojieloboh family during the family trials.
She promised to continue to worship God in truth and spirit as she owes her existence and wellbeing and that of her children and grand child to the mercy and benevolence of God.
The quiet ceremony came to a climax when Mrs. Ojieloboh stepped on the dance floor with her children, adopted children and their friends.