Sunday, 23 February was a day of joyous celebration as friends, family members and dignitaries in the residential neighborhood of Aghedo Street and environs at Evhotubu area in Benin City came together to mark the 70th birthday of the matriarch of the Akhaine family, Mr. Godwin Osinmen Akhaine.
The septuagenarian’s milestone birthday was commemorated with a grand ceremony that was attended by friends, family, dignitaries, and well-wishers from all walks of life.
Friends, family members and dignitaries fete the latest septuagenarian in town with pomp and pageantry, which was a testament to the honoree’s enduring legacy and impact on everyone that has crossed his path.
Guests were treated to a sumptuous feast, live music as the celebrant hit the dance flour with guests and family members.
In a birthday toast proposed by Sunny Uduebor a member of the celebrant’s family described Godwin as a pillar of the family who had dedicated his life to the service of others. He praised his selflessness, wisdom, and generosity, saying,
Responding to the toast and the encomiums poured on him, Godwin thanked God for seeing him through the last 70 years of his life, noting that he has experienced the good, bad and ugly; noting that the good side outweighs the others, adding that it is the grace of God that has been his strength.
Godwin who thanked the children for putting the party together to celebrate him on his 70th birthday, disclosed that he was surprised that his children charged himself and his wives to steer clear of the organisation of the party party, stating that he’s satisfied with the organisation as done by his children.
High point of the ceremony was the presentation of gifts to the birthday celebrant