FAITH, FAMILY, AND FULFILLMENT: UGBE FAMILY CELEBRATES PROF. ROSE OHIAMA UGBE IN HISTORIC THANKSGIVING MASS ON HER PROMOTION TO PROFESSOR
In an atmosphere filled with reverence, gratitude, and celebration, the Ugbe family gathered for a historic Thanksgiving Mass in honour of Professor Rose Ohiama Ugbe following her well deserved promotion to the rank of Professor.
The occasion was not merely an academic milestone. It was a testament to faith, perseverance, scholarship, and the enduring strength of family.
A Journey Crowned With Excellence
The Thanksgiving Mass was marked by solemn hymns, heartfelt prayers, and moving reflections on a journey defined by discipline and divine grace. The homily emphasized the value of dedication to purpose and the importance of acknowledging God in moments of elevation.
Professor Ugbe’s academic rise represents decades of commitment to research, mentorship, and service. Her promotion is not simply a personal victory. It is an achievement that inspires students, colleagues, and the wider academic community.
Faith as Foundation
For the Ugbe family, thanksgiving was the only fitting response. The celebration underscored a deeply rooted belief that professional success and spiritual grounding are not mutually exclusive, but complementary.
Family members, friends, colleagues, and well wishers filled the church in solidarity, reflecting a life that has touched many. It was a gathering that demonstrated that true success is never solitary.
Family, The Quiet Pillar
Beyond academic accolades, the ceremony highlighted the unwavering support system behind the Professor. The Ugbe family led by its patriarch, Hon. Justine ugbe, stood united, proud, and visibly moved.
In many ways, the event symbolized the power of collective sacrifice. Behind every title is a network of encouragement, prayer, patience, and love.
Fulfillment Beyond Title
While the title of Professor is prestigious, the deeper fulfilment lay in the gratitude expressed and the legacy affirmed. The celebration was both a culmination and a commencement, a recognition of past labour and a reaffirmation of continued impact.
The historic Thanksgiving Mass will long be remembered, not only as a celebration of promotion, but as a celebration of purpose fulfilled.
Indeed, it was a day where faith met achievement, family met honour, and gratitude crowned excellence.
