Owerri Club Celebrates 50 Years Of Existence
Owerri Club has initiated festivities to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
The celebration commenced with a press conference on October 20 and will include special recognition for the club’s founders and other distinguished individuals, as well as a keynote inspirational address by technology expert Chief Leo-Stan Ekeh.
During a media briefing on Tuesday at the club house in Owerri, the club chairman, Ezinwa Onyebuchi Obinwa, praised the 14 civil servants who established the club in 1976, shortly after the formation of Imo State, for their visionary leadership.
He remarked that the club has evolved from modest beginnings into a premier institution for recreation, networking, brotherhood, and community service.
Obinwa described the past 50 years as a period marked by sacrifice, commitment, resilience, commendable community development, and unwavering service.
Discussing the theme of the celebration, “50 Years of Legacy: Honoring the Past, Building the Future,” the chairman announced that the club will honor those who contributed to its establishment over the next six weeks.
Additionally, Obinwa revealed that Chief Leo-Stan Ekeh will be awarded the Grand Patron title.
“This theme encapsulates our entire journey. Over the next six weeks, we will pay tribute to those who built this club and unveil our vision for the next 50 years,” he stated.
He characterized Ekeh as a personification of the spirit of Owerri Club, highlighting the technology leader’s dedication to the welfare of his community.
Obinwa also announced that Ekeh will deliver a keynote inspirational talk titled “The Igbo Man in the Second Quarter of the 21st Century: Where We Are Headed” at the grand finale of the event on November 29, 2026.
Other planned activities for the celebration include a church thanksgiving service, novelty games, visits to all living founding members and the families of deceased founders, as well as an evening twilight event and a patrons’ awards luncheon.
He listed additional individuals who would also be acknowledged, to include the late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Chief Achike Udenwa, Dr. Ikedi Ohakim, Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu, and Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi.
