A popular youth leader , former lawmaker and President, Hon Celestine Onyibe Foundation, Hon Celestine Onyibe has donated sewing machines, hair salon dryers, cutlasses and food items to members of Social Democratic Party, SDP in Ward 5, Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State. The donation exercise which took place on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Ekuku-Agbor was witnessed by members of the party in the ward.
Addressing members of the party before the donation, the donor and President of the foundation, Hon Celestine Onyibe expressed gratitude to them for their support and loyalty to the party, urging them to keep on with the good work. He said that the donation was his thank you gifts to party members whose efforts towards the growth of the party in the ward can never be forgotten.
He stated that SDP has come to stay and will definitely take over governance in Ika South in the next local government election. He thanked leaders of the party for the great roles they are playing towards the advancement of the party. He promised to continue to identify with members of the ward, stating that he is out to render selfless and quality service to people of the ward and Ika South in general.
Some of the elated beneficiaries expressed appreciation to Hon Celestine Onyibe for his kind gesture. They prayed the good Lord to grant him his heart desires. They used the medium to pledge their unflinching support and loyalty to him and the party.
The Chairman of the party in Ika South, Mr. Madueke Egede, in his brief remark commended members of the party for their commitment, urging them to remain focused. He expressed hope that SDP will take over governance in Ika South in the next election. While thanking Hon Celestine Onyibe for identifying with members of his ward, he called on the beneficiaries as well as other members of the party who are yet to benefit to double their efforts as the party will continue to serve their interest.
The Chairman of the party in Ward 5, Mr. Eroke Isiwekpeni said that they are glad to have someone like Hon Celestine Onyibe in the party, noting that Onyibe has through his humanitarian activities made SDP popular in the area. He enjoined him to continue with the good work as they are very proud of him. He assured of their strong commitment towards the growth of the party.
High point of the ceremony was the presentation of the donated items to the beneficiaries.
