CHEERS AS UNICAL'S V.C’S DAUGHTER WEDS

The University of Calabar community once again witnessed a huge feel of entertainment last week as the Family of Prof. James Epoke gave out their one and only daughter to the family of William Obasuyi in marriage. The wedding processes commenced with a traditional wedding which involves the payment of dowry and presentation of wine to the bride’s family. The traditional wedding held at Igboimabana in Abi Local Government in Cross River State and witnessed the attendance of dignitaries and special guests within and outside the state like Chief Alex Egbonna Chief of Staff Cross River State, Prof.  Mrs Comfort Ekpo Vice Chancellor of University of Uyo among others.

The Chairman of the Traditional Marriage event, Justice Ignatius Agube (Judge of the Court of Appeal) identified the day as the beginning of a life’s journey. He wished the new couple the best experience and advised other youths to remain faithful to God for a life partner.

The White Wedding was organized by Great St. Charles Church, Calabar. The coordinating minister and the Parish Priest, Very Rev. Fr. Malachy Ephraim identified that marriage is a ministry that must be sustained by roles of both partners. He said it is on the part of the man to identify the woman as a help partner and it is on the part of the woman to show respect to the man for them to live together.

Very Rev. Fr. Ephraim regretted that many families have failed because they have not realised the essence of marriage; they witness a crack and there is no one to guide the partners to the right path so they break up and go different ways. He noted that marriage break-ups is not the Will of God for His people neither is it biblical for Christians to abandon their spouses for whatever reason and that is why it is necessary for Christians to pray before they take up the responsibility of marriage life.

The Parish Priest blessed the couples and administered the presentation of rings by the couples. He urged them to keep on with the unity and love which they are displaying in the midst of the mass witnesses of men and women who were at the scene.

The White Wedding Ceremony had in attendance the Executive Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Senator Liyel Imoke, Former Vice Chancellor of Unical Prof. Ivara Esu, out-gone Vice Chancellor of Unical Prof. Bassey Asuquo, the Groom’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Williams Obasuyi, the Vice Chancellor of Unical Prof. and Mrs. James Epoke, also the Bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Williams Obasuyi.

Other dignitaries came from Iguomo in Edo State which is the home of the Groom and Abi in Cross River State which is the home of the Bride as well as a full entourage from the University of Calabar Community.

Mrs. Edith Obasuyi (formerly Epoke) is the former Beauty Queen of English and Literary Studies Unical and the only daughter of the Vice Chancellor. She is married to Mr. Micheal Iyayi Obasuyi from Edo state. In a chat with Campuslife, Mrs. Obasuyi expressed appreciation to God for making the day a success. She said the success of the event was what she could not explain. “I have heard people do weddings but I never believed mine will happen one day. I thank God for the success. I thank the sponsor, Prof. Utsalo. I thank the members of the uncial community for being fully around and available and dutiful. I thank the dignitaries who took out their time to honour our invite.

The wedding was sponsored by Prof. James Utsalo who was the Vice Chancellor Administration, Unical.