HRM Igwe Samuel Asadu, the Traditional Ruler of Edem-Ani Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom in Nsukka LGA of Enugu State has said that his yearly celebration of Christmas with children on December 24 have brought more God blessings and favours to him and his family members.
Asadu said this in Edem-Ani on Tuesday, December 24 while celebrating 2024 Xmas with children from the area.
He said that the 2024 Christmas celebration with children marked eleven years he has been consecutively hosting and
celebrating Christmas with children.
"Every year I bring home all my children and family members abroad to be part of this children's Christmas party.
"My purpose of celebrating Christmas for children every December 24 is to make children happy, put them in a good mood for the celebration of the birth of our Jesus Christ on December 25 as well as encourage them in their education.
"I have witnessed more of God's blessings and favours in the past eleven years because of organising this yearly children's Christmas party and I will continue to do it.
"I started this Christmas party for children in 2013 and since then it has been every year, and children always look forward and are excited to see every December 24 because of the entertainment, fun and gifts that characterised the yearly party.
Asadu explained that during the party there is enough food and drinks for the children, dancing competitions, song presentations, father Christmas dancing with children, sharing of biscuits and candies, school bags, and other educational materials, among others.
He said the highlight of the celebration is the presentation of gifts as well as some amount of cash to children who performed very well in their exams by taking first, second and third positions in their primary schools.
"I am doing this to encourage children to take their education seriously as future leaders," he said.
Speaking, Prince Samuel Asadu (Junior) the first son of the traditional ruler said that his father has set aside 24 December of every year to celebrate christmas with children from Edem-Ani and neighbouring communities, to encourage, reward and prepare them mentally as leaders of tomorrow.
"This yearly children's Christmas celebration party with my Day has given me and my siblings the opportunity to interact, socialize and have fun together with our people.
"Our Dad made it mandatory that the whole royal family must travel from abroad and take part in the party which we have been involved for the past 11 years now.
"When you look at these children and see the expression of joy and happiness in their faces due to the fun the party provide them with, one would love to make it a weekly or monthly event," he said.
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Both adults and children look forward to that day. Many travel from far and near to participate in the event. May God continue to protect Igwe and more blessing in his life. Amen
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