Abakaliki, Nigeria – The Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Chief Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has expressed delight at the progress made by the social club he belongs to in Abakaliki, the Eternal Brothers Club.
Nwebonyi, who represents Ebonyi North Senatorial district, made the commendation on Wednesday when a delegation of the club paid him a courtesy visit at his hometown, Mbeke Ishieke in Ebonyi Local Government Areas (LGA) of the state.
The senate deputy chief whip said the achievements recorded by the club within few years of formation are “astonishing and heart-warming”.
“I am a founding member of the club and we felt it was not just an avenue for merry making.
“The present leadership has, however, transformed it beyond expectation with an advancement never witnessed before.”
Nwebonyi said he will continue supporting the club in appreciation to the giant strides it has recorded.
“I ensured the construction of the road transversing its headquarters and will ensure more constructions in the Obama area of Abakaliki, where the is sited.
“The construction of the club’s headquarters will attract rapid development in the area and I will significantly support its completion.”
He urged the club to continue being agent of change and development in the society, considering the many top personalities in its fold.
The President of the club, Charles Akpu-enika, thanked the senate deputy chief whip for the reception, describing him as a worthy ambassador of the club.
“We follow your activities in the senate and can describe you as the best brain from Ebonyi.
“Everytime you make presentations at the senate floor, Nigerians watching on television would see intellect and capacity that make Ebonyi proud.”
Akpu-enika, the immediate past Ebonyi commissioner for youth development and sports, said the club has recorded impressive milestones which distinguishes it from other clubs in the state.
“From a humble beginning, we now have over 170 members, made up of distinguished individuals in politics, businesses and academia, among other sectors.
