By Daniel Oji
The Ubulu-Uku Development Union (UDU) Warri Branch has marked the end of the year with a Thanksgiving Celebration at All saints Anglican church Warri and Get-Together, bringing together members of the community to express gratitude to God for guiding them through the year 2025.
In his address President of UDU Warri Branch, Sir Emmanuel Osakwe thanked the Almighty for the progress made, challenges overcome, and bonds strengthened.
President UDU Warri Branch
He also expressed gratitude to the members of the End-of-Year Thanksgiving Committee, led by Vice President Miss Anthonia Onwueme, for their hard work and dedication.
Sir Osakwe commended members for their unwavering support and vibrancy, and appreciated sponsors and well-wishers for their generosity and trust.
He urged members to remain committed to the union’s objectives, eschew animosity and bitterness, and support one another.
Earlier the chairperson of the End-of-Year Thanksgiving Committee and Vice President Miss Anthonia Onwueme
In her welcome address, expressed gratitude to members for their dedication and commitment to the union .
She highlighted the year’s achievements and encouraged attendees to relax and enjoy the celebration.
The event, held on December 7, 2025, featured food, music, and merriment, as members came together to celebrate their bond and look forward to a brighter year ahead.
The chairman of the occasion chief Ralph Okonye and other dignitaries, who joined in the festivities commended the UDU executive and the End of year committee for organizing the event.
At All saints Anglican church venue for the end of year thanksgiving Rev Efe Ezimeruwe in his Sermon title the living word of God , urged children of God not to be afraid as God will continue to protect them from every evil.
He commended the groups that came for thanksgiving, stressing that appreciation to God opens doors for more opportunity to get more from God.
The President of UDU Warri Branch led by the President Sir Emmanuel Osakwe led members of the group to the altar to give God thanks
