Charity they say begins at home and one of the best approach to determine the much progress has been made is to trace our steps to where it all began. It was a another joy-filled episode of reunion for the former governor of Ebonyi state, present minister of works, Engr. David Umahi, CON as he gave a befitting host to has classmate of 1976 in his home town, Uburu, Ebonyi state Nigeria.

It was an atmosphere garnish with warmth pleasantries, red carpet and none the less words of wisdom from the Honourable Minister of Works Senator Engr.David Umahi.

Unity, love, Southeast integration, civility in citizenship etc took the center stage as he admonished his invitees to Foster coexistence with relatives whether nuclear or extended family in a way that promote peace, unity and love. As these are like seeds that blossom into formidable life progress. Recounting some milestone achievements of Igbos under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in his words he said;
“Soonest, the Southeast people will say that by the grace of God through President Bola Ahmed Tinubu we were able to complete 360b project, the road between Enugu and Onitsha; we were able to say that we completed the dualization between Enugu and Abakaliki, 183b; we will be able to say that 123.5km going through Abakaliki Afikpo road down to Benue border 456b; we will be able to say that Mpu to Uburu to Okposi to Ugwulangwu to Abaomege to Ugep, over 150b, that we were able to complete it. We will be able to say that Ndibe beach bridge is being done, 75b, connecting Ebonyi to Calabar; we will be able to say that Oferekpe bridge is completed, 68b; we will be able to say that Oferekpe road from Onuebonyi, 65b; we will be able to say that from Amasiri junction, down to Uturu to Okigwe, 193b; we will be able to say that four sessions of Enugu to Port harcourt road, over 300b is been completed and the second Niger bridge, session 2b, 170b would have been completed; that the Owerri, Onitsha road would have been completed; that the Lagos, Calabar Coastal Highway that President Tinubu directed it should come through Umuahia and Ikot Ekpene would have been completed. We will not waste our votes as people of SouthEast and when the time for a president comes, you need a man like me.”

Furthermore he admonished and dish out encouraging words, discouraging any form of giving-up on life as light is at the end of the tunnel, citing life experiences.

This heroic meeting came alive with colourful unity dances, music, and entertainment that drew smiles and laughter from everyone present. Old memories were rekindled through nostalgic conversations, as classmates reminisced about their early years and the journeys life had taken them on.

Group photographs captured the moment, bringing together all classmates, their family members, as well as the widows and widowers of departed colleagues, who were specially recognised and warmly included in the celebration.

minute of silence was observed, followed by prayers in honour of the departed classmates, alongside a donation set aside to support the school fees of their children.