The people of Ebem Ohafia, Ohafia local government area of Abia have declared Friday, 31st January, 2020 thanksgiving in appreciation to God from saving them from what would have been the most destructive and disastrous catastrophe in the history of the people, ABN TV reports.
This is contained in a statement signed by the kpoke 1 of Ekeluogo Ebem Autonomous Community and Paramount Ruler of Ebem, Ohafía Ancient Kingdom, HRH Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha. JP.
The community is holding this thanksgiving over averted fuel tanker fire late last year.
“Today (Friday Nkwo),31st January, 2020, the core of the entire good people of Ebem Ohafia community, and all her well-wishers, solemnly and in humble Worship, give thanks to HIM alone, THE ALMIGHTY FATHER OF ALL, for innumerable reasons, but, most especially for miraculously saving Ebem and all her people from what could have been the most destructive and disastrous catastrophe in the history of Ebem resulting from the crashing of a fully loaded petrol tank from its head truck at the Udy King Fuel filling station at Prof Eni Njoku Road, Ebem Ohafia, on Thursday, 9th January, 2020” the release read in part.
The Royal father also added, “Although that part of the road became a sea of petrol, but because Ebem belongs to HIM, THE ALMIGHTY FATHER, and not to the minions of the Darkness, HIS invisible, OMINISCIENT and OMNIPOTENT HANDS miraculously shielded Ebem from the disaster.
“In consequence of the above, Ebem has dedicated this day solely for a heartfelt Thanksgiving to HIM ALONE WHOSE command,” Peace be still”, once more prevented the then looming dark clouds over Ebem”.
While declaring that Ohafia belongs to God, he insisted that his people will not take God’s love for granted.
“All the doubters have now believed that Ebem Oharia belongs to HIM, OUR CREATOR
“In order not to be seen to take HIS LOVE, GRACE AND PROTECTION for granted, HRH Ezle Ukoha Kalu Ukoha JP, today admonish all Umu Ebem to turn all lives into a life of Thanksgiving by renewing our whole lifestyle through ennobling our Words, THOUGHTS AND ACTIONS. One day is very much less than enough to thank HIM.
“Let us adhere to the admonition in Matthew 3:16.
“Let your LIGHT so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your FATHER which is in heaven And as everyone glorifies HIM, as a result of our good work, our real Thanksgiving may Surely rise to HIS footsteps like a hymn of praise,
“I wish all A HAPPY Thanksgiving. Please, celebrate wisely especially with your purity of thought. May we all experience a wonderfully fulfilling and rewarding year ahead.
“Thank you immensely for listening and for participating effectively,” the release said.