Catholic Bishop Ordains 12 Priests At St Mary’s Catholic Church , Ukpor Says Obi Served Anambra well

odogwuemekaodogwu.blogspot.com reports that the Catholic Bishop of Nnewi, Most Rev. Hilary Okeke said Nigeria would be a better place if those that governed States imbibed the spirit of the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi. The bishop said this at the weekend during the ordination of 12 new priests at St. Mary Catholic Church, Ukpor.

odogwuemekaodogwu.blogspot.com he bishop who called on the new priests to imbibe the virtues of Christ in Christian witnessing, said that Mr. Peter Obi as the Governor of Anambra State lived his life daily in a manner that was worthy of emulation. "He does not eat as if he will  die tomorrow and does not build castles as if he will  live forever and this is a lesson for all of us," the Bishop said.

Similarly, the Anglican Bishop of Ihiala, Most Rev. Dr. Raphael Okafor, during the first session of the Second Synod of the Diocese at St. Andrew Church, Lilu, yesterday thanked former Gov. Peter Obi for the true leadership he provided to Anambra  State in spite of the evil plans of enemies of progress.

Speaking further, the Bishop said: " His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi, CON,  the former Governor of Anambra State will always be celebrated in the State. We cannot forget him and his Government, which was a Golden Era in this State which we hope will continue."

Congratulating the incumbent Governor on his victory, he prayed for his success .

In his response, Mr. Peter Obi said that whatever he achieved was through the abiding grace of God and the partnership with, and support of the Church in the State. While expressing confidence in his successor, he appealed to the Church to continue to support him.

Mr. Obi was accompanied by his former Chief of Staff and Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning,  Prof. Chinyere Okunna and that of  Housing, Engr. Patrick Obi.

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