The National Convention of the Noble Peace Club was held at Golden Garden hotel Enugu Nigeria on the 24th of October 2009. The delegate was drawn from the eight chapters comprising of Abia, Abuja, Anambra Delta, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo and Lagos started arriving on the 23rd October where accredited and checked in to the various hotel where accommodation was booked for them.
Activities
At about 7pm, delegates started arriving the Rangers Hall venue of the convention and at about 12am the Outgoing Governor General Hon Bar Tony Nwabuona arrived thus signaling the commencement of the convention.
Opening Prayer: This was said by Hon Nze Law .T.Biaduo from Imo chapter after which NPC anthem was anchored by Hon Osita Okpara from Abuja chapter.
LOC Chairman's opening remark: Engr Okey Igbonekwu welcomed all the delegates to the convention for making it to Enugu, he gave assurance that the delegates will enjoy the hospitality of the founding state of the club. He also appreciated the efforts of the personalities that made various contribution towards the successful hosting of the convention.
Governor General's farewell speech: Hon Bar Tony Nwabuona thanked God for his blessings and upliftment of members citing that at inception that nobody has a car but today that there is hardly a parking space because the whole place was filled with cars belonging to club members. He extolled the courage of the club members especially those who are members of the House of Representative commissioners, local Government chairmen Councilors and other Public Servants in their achievements so far.He introduced Mr Walter Okafor who is the highest ranking Igboman in Nestle Foods Plc. He asked members to be their brothers keepers by assisting each other to succeed in life. He cautioned members of engaging in any vices that is capable of bringing the image of the club to disrepute especially indulging in secret cultism, kidnapping and political thuggery.Finally, he enumerated the achievements of his tenure to include:-
1. Registration of the club with the corporate affairs commission.
2. Expansion of the club and opening of Anambra, Ebonyi, Abia, Imo and Delta chapters.
Other past Governor Gen. who spoke at the convention includes Hon Osita Okpala , Mr Walter Okafor, Mr Madichie Isaac and Hon Tahill Ochi.
Feed back from Chapter Governors
1.Enugu Governor Chief Okey Ozoani highlighted the progress made in their chapter stating that they have a comissioner for education, two local Government Area chairmen 3 political office holders in the state and about 10 councillors. He said their meeting is every third saturday of the month and the venue is rotational at members houses.
2.Lagos Governor Engr. Benjamin reported that they have resuscitated the chapter and that they are reaching out for members to come back to the club.
3.Abuja Governor was represented by Mr Ernest (Long J) who said that they are at the advance stage of mentoring a new chapter at Kaduna and Jos.
4.Abia Governor reported that they just conducted their election in september and that their house is now in order thanks to Engr. Okey Igbonekwu
5.Imo Governor reported that their club is waxing stronger and stronger
6. Delta Governor Chief Clement reported that they just conducted their election a fortnight ago and that they are having problem of coordinating Warri because of the distance. They were advised to be having meetings in both Warri and Asaba with Deputy Governor in charge of warri.
7. Anambra Governor Engr. Nnaemeka Chukwuemeka reported that the chapter has just established a resturant christened Noble Peace Bar at Sammy Sparkle Plaza Obinagu Road Awka courtesy of Commodore. this restpoint serves as our anchor point. The chapter has also secceeded in setting up Delta chapter.
Election Of Officers
The following officers were elected:
1. Governor General- Hon Tahil Ochi
2. Deputy Governor Gen.- Hon Nze Law .T.Biaduo
3.Secretary General- Engr Okey Igbonekwu
4. Assist Secretary Gen.- To be provided by Anambra Chapter
5. Financial Secretary- To be provided by Lagos Chapter
6. Treasurer - To be provided by Enugu Chapter
7. National PRO- Mr Mannie Onyebuchi
8. Welfare Officer- Mr Azubuike Sylvester
9. Provost- To be provided by Ebonyi Chapter
10. Legal Adviser- Rt Hon Bar Keluo Molokwu
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