Primate Okoh, 170 Bishops pray for Obiano and wife and what Obiano said

The Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate, Church of Nigeria, Anglican communion Archbishop Okoh‎, praying for Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano and wife Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obioano after the Consecration of three Bishops of the Anglican Communion at All Saints Cathedral Onitsha

www.odogwublog.com reports that the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano and wife had Primate Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion Archbishop

Nicholas Okoh and 170 other Bishops prayed for them.

Just as Obiano has urged the three newly ordained Bishop of Church‎ of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) to be shepherd to all Christians , and not just those of the Anglican faithful in order to ensure salvation for all.

 The governor made the call while reiterating the prayers of Anointing by the Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria, The Most Rev Nicholas Okoh when he handed over Pastoral Staff to the new Bishops. The Consecration of the Bishops was held Sunday at the All Saints Cathedral Onitsha.

Governor Obiano emphasized that the church is in need of devoted leaders who are conscious of the divine mandate given them by God to be shepherd of the flock of Christ under their care. He advised that the import of the prayers of the Archbishop and the responsibility it confers should not be lost on the new Bishops and all Christians, stressing that the admonition "Be a shepherd and not a wolf to the flock." "extends to all segments of the body of Christ including Nights of the Church, Laity, Choir, and even himself as governor and other leaders who must set good example in leadership."

He thanked the Primate for the honour of attracting the 'epoch making consecration ceremony to Onitsha and Anambra, and congratulated the new Bishops whose Consecration he noted was the first ordination of three Bishops he had ever witnessed‎.