It was an evening of encomiums as the Umuahia Country Club; The Ridge Club of Umuahia “1920 Club” entertained Chima Anyasọ and his entourage over the weekend.
The rendezvous originally put together for the commissioning of the Ultra – Full Bath facility built by Dr Chimaobi Desmond Anyasọ for the Club.
However, from the moment Dr Chima stepped into the arena, the event turned into a day of oral testimonies of his great philanthropy.
Dr Chima arrived at the 1920 Club premises sporting in a light blue Suit and White Shirt with a matching tennis canvass that reflects his urban lifestyle.
The club members were elated to have him in their midst as they took turns to narrate all his charitable activities which they have seen or read about. Some of the club members who had the privilege of expressing the club’s gratitude to Dr.Chima Desmond Anyasọ include Chief Kingsley Megwara and Chief Agu.
The Igbere Born Businessman and philanthropist, Dr Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso, narrated how he came about to fulfil the task of building the Full Bath Facility for the Ridge Club1920:
“I am overwhelmed seeing the calibre of the Club members here this evening and how they recognized and appreciated this my little effort even when I didn’t know what I was doing. To be honest, one day I only came here to eat something when I was travelling to the village (Igbere), with my Uncle Ezeogo Emeka “Ọlakwuru”.
After eating, I wanted to ease myself but I couldn’t find a suitable place. And as a member of Ikoyi Club Lagos, I know the kind of facility we have here in Lagos for this kind of activities. So when I saw the formal toilet, I asked my friend who was with me what he thinks with regards to our doing something about the toilet. Luckily for me also, my father (Chief Agu) was present that day. So I consulted with him too, and he said I should go ahead since I’m led to do that. To the Glory of God, that which we started we have been able to complete it”.
Dr Chima who was elated by how the Club members appreciated what he did also promised to renovate the dilapidated Pavilion the event was held into a more suitable edifice in honour of the current Club Chairman, Hon. Emma Nwabuko.
In his response, the Club Chairman, Honorable Emma Nwabuko told Dr Chima that the news of his great Philanthropic gestures is everywhere.
He advised him to continue in his good works, and that they at the Club will henceforth see him as a model; the kind of person Youths should look up to for direction and inspiration.
The Chairman also expressed immense gratitude of the Club’s leadership to Dr Chima and told him that they are giving him waver to join the Club (automatic membership).
Honourable Kelechi Onuzuruike, Member Abia State House of Assembly and Deputy Majority Chief Whip of the 7th Assembly gave the closing remark after which the Club Leadership Cut The Ribbons and inspected the new facility.
Those who accompanied Dr Chima Anyaso to the event include Hon. Ezeogo Emeka Ọnụọha JP, Honourable Onyebinanma Sunday Onyebinanma, Mr Ugochukwu Iheama, Mr Gabriel Aguwa Paul and others.
