Venerable Benjamin Kenechukwu Ofili makes history, becomes first to be instituted twice in 3 months and Photos of Nawfia Archdeaconry Inauguration

 

 www.odogwublog.com reports exclusively that History was made in Anglican diocese of Awka presided over by The Right Reverend Alexander Chibuzor Ibezim , PhD when he inaugurated Nawfia Archdeaconry Sunday 28th February, 2016 at St Michael and All Angels Church Nawfia. Bishop Ibezim inducted and instituted Ven. Benjamin Ofili as the Archdeacon making the first to be inducted and instituted twice in three months in Awka Anglican diocese if not in the Province on the Niger, comprising of over 10 dioceses.

Ibezim who was at the service with his wife, Mrs Martha Chioma Ibezim (Nneoma), Mama Awka, President Mothers Union of diocese of Awka lauded the supportive roles of the wife of Ven Ofili, Nneora Nkiru A. Ofili , Vice President of Mothers Union , Nawfia Archdeaconry.
He commended Ofili for turning the compound around in a short period , saying ‘’what is happening I Nawfia Archdeaconry is commendable. I want to congratulate Ven Benjamin Ofili –Ukpaka …..’’even as he charged Nawfia Archdeaconry to support Ofili and wife to make the new Archdeaconry a holy and peaceful place to worship God and receive healing.
Ibezim pointed out the nauseating situation at Nawfia Comprehensive secondary school which suppose to be a pride of the Anglican communion, insisting that their food is like that for prisoners and their environment prison yard.

 He gave a posthumous praises on Late Chancellor of the diocese, Justice Olike and Sir Ben Nwigwe and lamented that vicissitudes of life deprived Reverend Canon Cyprian Nwankwo who presided over the Archdeaconry from being inducted and instituted as Archdeacon of the Nawfia Archdeaconry. He said though Nwankwo is on study leave, the wife is now in the village and tasked wives of clergies to emulate Ofili’s wife in supporting their husbands rather than pulling them down.
While charging Ofili and wife to take charge of the flock in Nawfia, Ibezim requested for support to enable them succeed even as he advised that people should not be where they are not supposed to be. He asked materialistic men of God to have a change of attitude, insisting that priesthood is a vocation and not a profession as some believe. He lamented that there is much disobedience in the ministry even as he condemned idolatry and hypocrisy in the house of God and pointed out that evangelism is not done with academic powers but guidance of the Holy Spirit.
He pointed out that the pulpit should not be used for condemnation of others or a political podium but for winning souls for Christ Jesus , liberation and healing  and proclaiming Holiness as well as condemn evil.
‘’The anti-Christ is almost here but unfortunately Churches are not preaching it …..your lifestyle is the best sermon…….the signs of anti Christ is high and once UK belongs to the European Union it will be stronger ………………………Christians are now significant minority in UK while Moslems are significant Majority  as out of 60 Million Population , Christians are 22, 000………..Clergymen in Awka diocese must be accountable ………………………’’  

‘’Stop Playing God’’ , Bishop Ibezim admonishes President Buhari , says most Airport workers are thieves

On Nigeria, the Anglican Bishop of Awka, Right Reverend Alexander Ibezim, PhD, charged President Muhammadu Buhari to save the collapsing country.
He gave hard knocks on Buhari for not being able to arrest the slide in the Nigeria’s economy , even as he gave hope to Christians in Nigeria that they would survive the hard times biting hard in the country, and insisted that no matter the agony and tribulations the austerity measure that emerged since Buhari’s presidency, hope should not be lost as Buhari is not God.
‘’President Buhari is not God. Why should Buhari initiate austerity measures…. ..the progress of this country is in the hands of God not in anybody. God’s decision would happen in our lives. God is doing a new thing in our lives. God is a mystery and works in a mysterious way……………..’’
Delivering a sermon to mark the inauguration of Nawfia Archdeaconry and induction and institution of Ven. Benjamin Kenechukwu Ofili as the Archdeacon, Bishop Ibezim warned religious leaders to shun selfishness and quest for materialism in order to advance the kingdom of God.
The Awka Anglican Prelate lamented the prostitution ravaging the country in all ramifications with married women competing with single girls and warned Nawfia Archdeaconry women and girls to shun such acts but look unto God for all their needs at all times.

 On the activities of workers at Nigeria’s Airport, Bishop Ibezim announced categorically that some of the workers are criminals and needed not to work at International airports even local airports in Nigeria as they have continued to dent he image of the country.
‘’Some of the people working in our Airports are thieves. I was at the Lagos International Airport as early as 5:30 am Enugu bound after my trip abroad. The workers asked me not to boarder about my excess Baggage but I insisted I will pay. I paid for my two bags but at departure one bag was missing and I demanded for it. They said I should board and they would bring it to Enugu but I refused. I missed the flight. When the airport workers eventually got the bag, he had to travel to Abuja first before connecting Enugu when he was on time to fly to Enugu on a scheduled flight. I wonder what ordinary people pass through if I can have my bag disappear in an Airport. Stealing has become part of our culture in Nigeria. ………….’’
He commended the new Archdeacon, Ven. Ofili and wife Nkiru Ofili for their tenacity and uprightness in admisitartion of the church which earned him two inaugurations, induction and institution in three months and thanked B.E.I. Nwofor, SAN led legal team of Awka diocese for their support for the diocese.
In the address presented to Bishop Ibezim by the Nawfia Anglican community read by Chairman Inauguration committee, Chief Victor Nwoye , the community assured Ibezim of their full support for the Archdeaconry to move forward, and commended the Bishop’s laudable projects in the diocese especially the Millennium Microfinance bank among others and called on political leaders to come and learn from his sagacity in administration . 
‘’we are indeed very happy that you have done the people of Nawfia and Nawgu this great honour. The changes that followed your lordship’s pronouncement of Nawfia Archdeaconry are very visible and this is just the beginning.

 ‘’Under 6 years of your Lordship’s episcopacy , you have so transformed Awka diocese that we really wonder if Nigerian politicians will not be sent to you for some tutoring. Nawfia Archdeaconry therefore seizes this opportunity to salute your vision , focus and courage in performing these feats that bemuse all and sundry’’, Nawfia community’s address stated. 

In his appreciation, Ven Ofili who was overwhelmed by the solidarity and support by Nawfia community was speechless but not without thanking them especially Chairman planning Committee , Mr Victor O.N. Nwoye , Sir Nworah Etele , President General , St Michael’s Home and Abroad General meeting , Barrister Beluolisa Ikechukwu .C. Nwofor , Deputy Chancellor of Diocese of Awka and Anglican community at Nawgu in the new Archdeaconry. He thanked new churches in Nawfia , St Paul’s and St Silas and prayed for God’s intevention in the new Archdeaconry.