R-L: Greg Otsu, S.S Afemikhe, Philip Idaewor & Gregory Afemikhe
By Lois Otse Adams
As the dawn of the promising year 2024 unfolds, members of the Etsako Club ’81 received warm wishes and a rallying call from their President, Barrister Greg Otsu. In a heartfelt message, the President extended his congratulations and aspirations for a year filled with endless opportunities, and the unwavering courage to achieve the club’s objectives meticulously. His words echoed the sentiments of hope and optimism for the club’s future.
“Dear Great Members of our dear Club, Congratulations as we all witness a brand new year, marking another era in our lives, beginning today, the 1st of January, 2024. It is my prayer that the new year will bring to you all exciting opportunities, endless possibilities, and the courage to continue to chase your dreams.” He expressed.
His message continued to extend wishes for a year adorned with love, laughter, and memorable moments for the members and their loved ones. He appreciated the confidence bestowed on him as one who can shepherd the affairs of the Club, expressing gratitude for the confidence entrusted in him, and welcoming everyone to the promising year of 2024, signing off with the familiar Etsako salutation, “N’ Etsako Yalo.”
Subsequently, the club’s executives and President, accompanied by Dr. Phillip Idaewor, the Interim Chairman of the UK/European Branch, and Mr. Gregory Afemikhe, the National Treasurer, embarked on a significant visit to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT), Chief S. S. Afemikhe, in London.
The visit, described as a “courtesy call,” resonated with gratitude as the team acknowledged being warmly welcomed during their interaction with their host.
The occasion was punctuated with expressions of gratitude to the Almighty, as highlighted in President Otsu’s communication following the meeting.
These significant events mark the inception of the year 2024 for the Etsako Club ’81, heralding not just a new year but a year brimming with aspirations and proactive engagements as they strive to realize the vision constituted by the club’s founding members.
