Onyebueke Insists On The Existence Of Peoples Club Of Nigeria As Club Installs Mbachu As Patron
By Julie Sylvia, Onitsha
On the assertion that People’s Club of Nigeria International, one of the globally notable club in Nigeria is no longer in existence, its President, Chief Fidelix Onyebueke(Aja eji eje mba) has waved the notion, insisting that the clubs is now stronger as it was.
Onyebueke made the disclosure at Umudioka, Dunukofia Local Government Area Anambra State, during the installation of the ex-chairman of Sugar Land branch, United States of America, High Chief Sir, Dr. Obinna Nelson Mbachu, as a patron of Sugar Land of the club
He further stated that they have one branches in Canada, one in London, and 30 in America, unlike before, noting that the club is intact, waxing stronger and stronger, adding that they are into evangelization now so that people will know that they still exist.
Onyebueke while advising the newly installed patron, stated that patronship is given on merit, informing him, “That you have been installed a patron of this revered club does not mean you are above the President of the club, officers and other distinguished members. You can’t be higher than the President of the club,” he warned.
Describing Chief Mbachu, Onyebueke said he is a distinguished personality and a man of integrity, noting that People’s Club is a distinguished club and a member is a distinguished person.
“He was a chairman in Houston branch and founder of Sugar branch, where he was a two time chairman. So he merits to be patron of the Sugar Land branch of the club,” the President stated.
“Mbachu is the first to be installed a patron this year, he established so many branches in US, unlike before we came in. We refer to him as chairman emeritus,” he stated.
Issuing certificate of patron to Chief Mbachu, Dr. Gabby Nwankwo expressed optimism that the installation of patronship on Mbachu will spur him to do more for the club.
Mbachu, in his speech prior to his installation, thanked the President, executives and members for finding him worthy to be bestowed with such a revered post of a patron and pledged to uphold the ethics of the club.
He recalled that as a former chairman, “I installed 51 members in one night which has never happened anywhere in the history of People’s club and is also the brain behind the opening of about 30 branches of the club in America.
“I was chairman for nine years, we uphold charity, we assist the downtrodden, have picnics for them, motherless and other physically challenged,” he disclosed.
Expressing satisfaction with the installation, wife of the beneficiary, Iyom Chinwe (nee Mabel Obidiya)Mbachu, thanked God for giving her such a lovely man adding that when she was a spinster, her father prayed for her to have a loving and Caring husband.
“You deserve this honour bestowed on you as patron of People’s Club of Nigeria International . May the Lord of the tribe of Judah be your light and saviour, Amen,” she prayed.
Among those present included, Vice president of the Club, Chief Darlington Adibe, traditional rulers, patrons and friends of the club.
