Anyaso Ends Week-Long Birthday Celebration With Thanksgiving Praise
The weeklong celebration of Dr. Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso’s 45th birthday,former Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the 2023 election concluded with a memorable thanksgiving praise and worship session. The event, organized by youths from the 13 wards of Bende Federal Constituency, took place at the Practicing School, Uzuakoli, in Bende Local Government Area.
The celebration was held in honour of their leader and benefactor, Dr. Anyaso, whose profound love for God was described by attendees as “unquantifiable.” Youths from all wards gathered to pay tribute to God for Anyaso’s life and to express gratitude for the success of the entire birthday celebration, which included the traditional Iriji Ofuji festival.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Anyaso expressed deep appreciation to God for the gift of life. “This day is dedicated entirely to God for His mercies and manifold blessings,” he said. “It is not a speech-making day. I urge everyone to return all the glory to God, for no man can claim to be the doer if not for Him.”
Reflecting on his 45 years, Anyaso described his journey as “an act of God” and acknowledged that God remains his unwavering anchor through every challenge.
In the days leading up to the thanksgiving session, Dr. Anyaso visited several key institutions and groups within Bende LGA, including the School of Nursing Aba, the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Umuahia, workers of Bende LGA, the Nde Eze and Nde Ugoeze leadership councils, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Bende chapter, political stakeholders, and the women and widows of Bende LGA, providing cash donations and gifts.
The event’s highlight was a stirring rendition of Dr. Anyaso’s favourite hymn, “On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand.” This was followed by thanksgiving and intercessory prayers led by Pastor Okechukwu Dike, a sermon by Pastor Prince Imo, and the presentation of a cash award to the coordinator of the OFUJI MOVEMENT in Item Ward A, recognized for organizing the best Iriji Ofuji 2025 celebration among the 13 wards of Bende Federal Constituency.