It was an unusual Easter Sunday celebrations for the worshippers at Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral Nnewi, Anambra State, as the state governor, Chief Willie Obiano and publisher of The AUTHORITY Newspapers, Dr Ifeanyi Ubah, splashed cash gifts on them.
Dr. Ubah in a speech revealed that work was suspended on the multimillion naira cathedral he is single-handedly building for the church because he noticed that there was a structural defect with the roofing and that the roof cannot really pass an integrity test.
He pointed out that it was for that singular reason that work was temporarily suspended on the project and he had to go back to the drawing board to get it right.
Dr. Ubah however told the church that he has got the equipment to remove the faulty roof and that work would resume on the project in earnest even as he solicited the prayers of the church.
The oil magnate shocked the worshippers when he announced that a truck fully loaded with five hundred bags of rice was already waiting in the church premises to be distributed to those who were in the Easter Mass. He also backed it up with a donation of one million naira to the choir.
In a related development, the Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano who at the occasion highlighted the achievements of his administration, stressed the need for collective good, rising with the living Lord to make the society a better place.
He noted that Anambra State is the safest in the country today which according to him has made the state a haven for investors who want to take advantage of the peaceful and business friendly environment his administration has ushered in.
Chief Obiano, marvelled at the development of the church project, also announced a ten million naira donation in support of the building effort.
Earlier, the Bishop of Nnewi Catholic Diocese, Most Rev Hillary Okeke, during his homily condemned the evil in society which he noted is fast assuming a monumental proportion.
He said emphatically that President Muhammadu Buhari cannot effect any change in the country until all Nigerians take it upon themselves to do good and avoid crime and criminal tendencies.
"There can only be genuine positive change and transformation when we all embrace positive attitude to life. It is a collective responsibility because what you do in your little corner and what I do here is what makes the nation."
Bishop Okeke particularly commended the state governor for fighting crime to a standstill which he noted has created an enabling environment for people to actualise their potentials.
Dr. Ubah in a speech revealed that work was suspended on the multimillion naira cathedral he is single-handedly building for the church because he noticed that there was a structural defect with the roofing and that the roof cannot really pass an integrity test.
He pointed out that it was for that singular reason that work was temporarily suspended on the project and he had to go back to the drawing board to get it right.
Dr. Ubah however told the church that he has got the equipment to remove the faulty roof and that work would resume on the project in earnest even as he solicited the prayers of the church.
The oil magnate shocked the worshippers when he announced that a truck fully loaded with five hundred bags of rice was already waiting in the church premises to be distributed to those who were in the Easter Mass. He also backed it up with a donation of one million naira to the choir.
In a related development, the Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano who at the occasion highlighted the achievements of his administration, stressed the need for collective good, rising with the living Lord to make the society a better place.
He noted that Anambra State is the safest in the country today which according to him has made the state a haven for investors who want to take advantage of the peaceful and business friendly environment his administration has ushered in.
Chief Obiano, marvelled at the development of the church project, also announced a ten million naira donation in support of the building effort.
Earlier, the Bishop of Nnewi Catholic Diocese, Most Rev Hillary Okeke, during his homily condemned the evil in society which he noted is fast assuming a monumental proportion.
He said emphatically that President Muhammadu Buhari cannot effect any change in the country until all Nigerians take it upon themselves to do good and avoid crime and criminal tendencies.
"There can only be genuine positive change and transformation when we all embrace positive attitude to life. It is a collective responsibility because what you do in your little corner and what I do here is what makes the nation."
Bishop Okeke particularly commended the state governor for fighting crime to a standstill which he noted has created an enabling environment for people to actualise their potentials.
Worshipers at Nnewi excited as Gov Obiano, Ubah splash gifts
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