By Ehichioya Steve Odion
Sir. Martin Ibhazehioria KSJI celebrated his birthday with family, friends and well wishers today in Benin City.
The birthday celebration commenced with Thanksgiving Mass at St. Peter's Catholic Church, GRA, Benin City, where who and who in the society gathered to share in the blessings of God with Sir. Martin Ibhazehioria, KSJI as he celebrate his new age in the presence of the Almighty God.
Sir Ibhazehioria was born in 1947 and hails from Ihumundumu, Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.
In his homily, the Chaplain of the Knights of St. John International, Rev. Fr. Job Akabo, JP said today was a special day in the life of Sir. Martin Ibhazehioria KSJI, having come to the house of God to say thank you as an appreciation to God for many things He has done for him, including spearing his life to attain the age of 75 years.
He added that not everyone have the mind to appreciate God in a period like this. He therefore, praised Sir. Martin Ibhazehioria, KSJI for bringing his family, friends and well wishes to celebrate his new age in the house of God.
"75th birthday is a milestone in life to be celebrated. When God show you love and kindness, there is need to say thank you. Also when God blesses us there is need to show appreciation. That is what Sir. Martin Ibhazehioria, KSJI did today".
Fr. Akabo. described Sir. Martin Ibhazehioria as a dedicated parishioner who have been supporting in the area of evangelization in the Archdiocese of Benin City.
He added that Sir. Ibhazehioria is always making effort to be closer to God by the day by frequently attending morning Mass on a daily basis.
The chairman of the event, Rt. Hon.Chev. Mike Enaboifo described Sir. Martin Ibhazehioria as a dedicated Catholic who attends morning Mass regularly which he said attracts alot of blessings.
He thanked God for giving him good health to celebrate his birthday today. He also thanked all the Knights of St. John International that came to celebrate with him.
He said Esan people are always proud of Sir. Martin Ibhazehioria due to his love for Esanland and its people, adding that he once served as Secretary of one of the foremost Esan organizations, Ikolo Esan Organization where he performed creditably. He wish him well in all his future endeavors.
There were tributes galore from family, friends and well wishes for Sir. Martin Ibhazehioria They described him as a humble person to the core. sir Ibhazehioria, a philanthropic, used this birthday celebration to visit Orphanage houses to show love to the needed.
Sir Martin Ibhazehioria thanked everyone for coming to rejoice and celebrate with him. He prayed to God Almighty to bless those that were present at the Thanksgiving and the reception ground.
In a chat with the Groove Watch News, Sir Martin Obhazehioria said he is overwhelmed with the love shown to him today as he celebrate his 75th birthday. He said he was shocked with some tributes people paid to him.
He said with all the tributes of today he was encouraged to continue to work for the well being of humanity.
There is no doubt, that this event will ever remain in the memory of the attendees for a very long time as all you needed in a party was available for everyone to eat and drink.
Highlight of the event was the cutting of the Cate by Sir and Mrs Martin Ibhazehioria that was supervised by the Knights of St. John International.
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