MRS. FELICIA NNORUKA CELEBRATES HER 70TH BIRTHDAY IN GRAND STYLE

Celebrant-Mrs. Felicia Nnoruka

“Celebration, jubilation, come together” That was a popular music track in the 80s. And so it was at the 70th (Platinum) birthday celebration of Mrs. Felicia Nnoruka (Ezimma), wife of Late Mr. Innocent Nnoruka (OTC) of Oraifite, Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra state.

Celebrant (centre) flanked by her children

The event which took place on December 26, 2021, boxing day, at Nnokwa hall, Okeafa, Isolo, Lagos, could not have taken place at a better date. Boxing Day is a day to bestow gifts, believed to be packaged in boxes, to loved ones, friends and associates. Her platinum birthday celebration was a gift heartily bestowed by her children to celebrate her.

Celebrant with her children and Grand children

According to her most senior son, Mr. Emeka Nnoruka, a business man in Lagos, “we planned this birthday to celebrate and honour her, and to thank her for all she is been doing for us” Asked whether

they had to make it this grand, he simply responded, “she is worth every kobo spent” One of her sons-in-law equally spoke in the same vein, “she is very kind, considerate and loving- for me, all that a mother should be to her children; I praise her courage”

The Grand Children

The event was well anticipated, and planned, judging by its timing and perfect execution. It involved all her children and grand children. “We were all involved” revealed her last daughter, Mrs. Obianuju Ezeobi, owner and CEO of Gallant Chic, a firm in Abuja, specializing in beauty products, adding, “the coordination was through online platform since we live in different parts of the country. Everybody wanted to contribute in idea to ensure it’s a memorable occasion, not just for her but for all of us”. And truly, the event reflected the outcome of their preparation. It was electrifying. 

Celebrant with her In-Laws

The event proper started off with a Thanksgiving Mass, celebrated by Rev. Fr. Leo Onyekachi Ukwuani osj, at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Okeafa, Isolo, Lagos. In the homily the reverend kept emphasizing the need for unity in the family, and the need for every member to identify with it. And this unity is what the children demonstrated by coming together, without exception, to celebrate their mum. After the Church service, the reception followed at the specially and tastefully decorated hall at Nnokwa building, which is within walking distance from the Church.

Celebration Cake

Celebrant cutting her birthday cake

Food, drinks, music, and other aspects of entertainment, which to a great extent determine the success of such event, were in excess.

Celebrant enjoying the mood

The celebrant herself was in the best of mood, befitting of the occasion, with charm and smiles as she danced and interacted with the attendees. The Event hall which can seat 350 people in dinner style arrangement was filled to capacity, with attendees coming from all over the country. As one attendee summed up the event, “it was worth my day; I enjoyed every bit of 

my stay”

Members of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Paiko-Idimu

Cross section of Attendees

 

  

Celebrant with Mr. Azuka Egwuatu Family

Mr. Obinna Ibeh with some of his family
members at the event

Celebrant flanked by friends

(L-R) Vincent Otobo, Elias Ali, Charles Chukwura,
Udoka Ali, and Chima Uduka.

Eldest daughter of the Celebrant (Centre) flanked by
 Mrs. Nnena Chukwurah (left) and her children;
and Mrs. Oluchi Otobo (carrying her baby) and her child (same dress)

Appreciative group of children at the event