Men of God cleanse ASPMDA, prophesy greatness at 23rd Anniversary
Yesterday, Tuesday, February 14, 2023, it was pump and pageantry in Africa’s largest auto trading centre, the Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association (ASPMDA), Lagos International trade Fair complex, Badagry Expressway as the group adopted thanksgiving and praise galore to God almighty for driving them in the last 23 years of successful business.
Leading the pack of men of God at the event, Prophet David said “The best way to thank God for his grace is praises and thanksgiving which ASPMDA is doing today”.
“God will in his infinite mercy heal the land of ASPMDA as me and the founding fathers plus elders sprinkle water on the land in Jesus name, Amen.
Before the coming on stage of Prophet David, Evangelist Chinedu had preached and admonished members of ASPMDA to always see regular praise to God as a daily ritual so as to continue to get God’s blessings.
During the celebration, top ASPMDA leaders took turn to deliver their goodwills.
Chief Anthony Oforma, the chairman of the occasion, who shared the Kola nuts noted that the best bet for all the members of ASPMDA is to support the present government.
Also speaking, former President and Chairman of BoT, Chief Dr. DC Offorkansi (Ozo Ebubedike n’ Agulu) called on every member to see the paying of revenue as a very important duty so that the new administration can see funds to deliver on its promises.
Joining Offorkansi in pleading with members was Akusinachi n’Nnobi, Chief Nonso okafor, who expressed worry on why some members are dodging to pay their levies and insisted that the best way to show responsibility in any association is to pay for revenue.
He further expressed his support for the new government and enjoined everybody to do so for the success of ASPMDA.
In an exclusive interview, ASPMDA frontline politician and former Secretary General that served two different administrations, Hon. Okwy Chukwuma said he has given all his support to the new government because of the openness, sincerity and purpose of the new President, Hon Ngozi Emechebe.
In his goodwill message, former ASPMDA President, Chief Dr. Sunnex Ohanazoeze (Agujiegbe n’Ihiala) prayed for the success of the new government and called on all for maximum support.
In another exclusive telephone interview, former ASPMDA President, Sir Dr. Johnson Ayodele Ofortube (Out Ozo n’Nnewi) advised the new president to continue his ongoing peace process in ASPMDA, stressing that what the association needs now is peace so that progress will be assured.
Explaining more on the growth of businesses in ASPMDA in the last 23 years, a top management staff of a Shipping Company in Trade Fair complex, said “We thank God for the level of progress businesses including our own has made in ASPMDA. Today, we are one of the leading shipping company that help businesses ship their goods from any part of the world. We have become a strong company and that is because ASPMDA is doing well.
“We join others in thanking God and also praying for more blessings from God.
Giving his remarks, the President, Hon Ngozi Emechebe thanked everybody for trooping out enmass for the 23rd thanksgiving anniversary not minding the very short notice.
He however assured that by the Grace of God, who put him in power, he will not fail ASPMDA in delivering the dividends of democracy.
The President further called on all aggrieved members to drop their anger and join him to make ASPMDA better for all.
The high point of the celebration was the cutting of the 23rd Anniversary Cate by past presidents, founding fathers and top invites.
Invitees were later refreshed and entertained at the ASPMDA hall to end the occasion.
