The Secretary to the Abia State Government (SSG), Prof. Kenneth Kalu, has congratulated Dame Ngozi Nwagbara, Ph.D., on her 70th birthday, describing her as a woman of exceptional virtue and a dedicated public servant.
Prof. Kalu gave the commendation during a thanksgiving service held on Sunday at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Ehimiri, Umuahia (Anglican Communion), in honour of Dame Nwagbara, who currently serves as a Commissioner in the Abia State Local Government Service Commission.
The SSG thanked God for His mercy and favour upon her life and prayed for continued strength, good health, and greater accomplishments. He also urged the Church and residents to remain thankful to God for the ongoing transformation in Abia State under Governor Alex Otti, while continually praying for those in leadership.
In her remarks, Dame Nwagbara expressed profound gratitude to God for sustaining her to the milestone age of 70, acknowledging His faithfulness and presence in her life. She said she looks forward to enjoying more fulfilling years ahead.
Delivering a sermon titled “Forget Not His Blessings,” the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Umuahia, Rt. Rev. Geoffrey Ibeabuchi, reminded the congregation of God’s enduring faithfulness and emphasized the importance of maintaining a heart of gratitude.
The event attracted several top government officials, including the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, Ph.D., the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, and other dignitaries.
