Tony Bank, Wife Marks 25 Yrs Marriage Anniversary in Grand Style
By Polycarp Ifeanyi, Onitsha
It was indeed a renewal of marriage vow as High Chief Anthony Chukwudi Enuka popularly known as Tony Bank with his lovely wife Njideka Maureen Enuka, Children, relations, friends and well wishers happily went to the altar of Almighty God to appreciate Him for their 25 years marriage anniversary.
The event began with Holy Eucharistic at Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Onitsha and was presided by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) St. Charles Borromeo specialist Hospital Onitsha, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Izunna Okonkwo (Eze Udo) alongside other Catholic Priests before moving to Shallom Hall GRA, Onitsha where reception took place.
In an interview with newsmen, Fr. Izunna as he fondly called explained that he has known Anthony Enuka and his wife Njideka for the past twenty five years when they were still youth.
He noted that both of them came from Christian families, testifying that the couple were highly respected both in the Church and civil society due to their human value and humility.
” There are a lot of virtues in their life which make them closer to God and relationship with people. They started living together when they married each other. They have been moving together without complaining of one matreating one another”
” May God bless them abundantly not only with Children but with earthly wealth. I wish them a long life, good health and prosperity together in love and unity. They will live forever” Fr. Izunna concluded.
Meanwhile, the Rector of the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha, Monsignor Francis Ezumezu presented a copy of a congratulatory message to Anthony Enuka and wife Njideka on behalf of Rev. Fr. Christobonus Ibeneme.
Monsignor Ezumezu said that Rev. Fr. Ibeneme recalled the benevolence treatment he received from Anthony’s wife, Mrs Njideka even though she did not know that he was a Catholic Priest, saying that Fr. Ibeneme never forgot it and has travelled to Rome to book Mass and pray for the successful marriage anniversary of Anthony and his wife as his own way of reciprocating Njideka for what she did to him.
The cleric expressed gratitude for the couple’s kindness, noting that their marriage anniversary is an encouragement to the younger ones, even as he said what is worth doing is worth doing well.
He advised new generation couples, especially the Children of Mr/Mrs Anthony Enuka, to emulate their parents so that they would live in peace in their own homes when they marry.
In his appreciation message, the celebrant, High Chief Anthony Enuka on behalf of his family expressed sincere appreciation to those who graced the event and prayed to God to bless those who supported him morally, physically and financially.
Advising the new generation couple, the business mogul said he has been living with his wife for the past twenty five years peacefully and God had been blessing them.
He described marriage as a partnership, companionship as well as mutualism between husband and wife.
He urged men not to be autocratic in home decision taking, saying that they should allow their wives to partake in taking decisions on issues as it could be their own would be more useful.
“Let the couple take time to study with each other because they came from different parents. Let them settle their misunderstanding inside and never allow an external person to notice their misunderstanding because misunderstanding must occur one day” Said the celebrant.
He prayed to God to continue to bless his family and protect them so that they would celebrate golden jubilee with good health.
He also prayed to God to guide and protect his Children, grant them more wisdom and fear of God.
Some dignitaries present at the event included: Chairman of Bridge Head Market, Onitsha, Hon. Chinedu Ezekwike (Akwaeke of Umuchu), line Chairmen, Business Associates, Age Grade, Politicians, various groups, School mates, Captains of Industries amongst others.