Dr Milicent Awuzie, daughter of Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra state, Dr Chioma Awuzie was at the weekend joined together in holy matrimony with her heart rob, Raymond Okoye in Awka, Anambra.
The occasion, including the church service and reception attracted special dignitaries including Chairman, Governing Council of the Polytechnic, Sen Barnabas Gemade, Deputy governor, Dr Onyekachi Ibezim, Senator representing Anambra South in the National Assembly, Emmanuel Nwachukwu and member, House of Representatives for Ogbaru constituency Afam Ogene.
Others were General Overseer of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Cyril Ohanaemere popularly known as Odùméje, Vice Chancellor, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Prof Kate Omenugha, former Rectors of the institution, among others.
Speaking at the wedding reception, Gemade congratulated the couple on their feat, advising them not to be carried away by the glamour of the event but to prepare for the task ahead.
He said, “Raymond, you’ve not just found a beautiful wife, but a well-trained and groomed wife.
“Bible says he who finds a wife finds a good thing. The good you’ve found today is far more than rubies.
Unfolding days ahead
“These number of guests here today are not here because of you, but your parents.
“Going forward, you’ll know that the marriage is between you and your wife.
“Don’t be carried away by the glamour of what you see here today. As soon as we’re done, take your wife and run because it’s you and her alone.
“None of us here is qualified to be part of this marriage. We can only be witnesses which terminates today.
“After feasting and enjoying, leave this couple alone. It’s no longer your business.
“Minor decisions you can take, including the type of food, clothes you like, But other decisions you must allow her to decide, including management of money, house to buy, children to have, among others.
“If you don’t do that, I can assure you that your marriage will be like a boat on the water surface without settling.
“The worst thing that will happen to you is for your wife to wake up with a sad face. Don’t ever make her unhappy. That’s the key to successful marriage.”
Mother’s appreciation
The visibly-excited Rector, Awuzie appreciated the guests for honoring her invitation, praying God to grant them their heart desires, especially those trusting him for similar blessings.
She wished the couple peaceful, loving and fulfilled married life.
“I want my daughter and her husband to build their marriage on love, trust and understanding.
“With These three virtues, the enemy and intruders will be far away from their marriage.
“I want my son-in-law to love his wife so dearly and my daughter to be submissive to him.”
Earlier in his homily at St Patrick’s cathedral, Awka and Wonderland, Agu Awka, Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Rt Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor commended the couple for seeing the need for their union to be blessed by God before embarking on the journey.
He described love as the bedrock of marriage, urging them to love each other to guarantee a long-lasting union.
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