Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has commissioned an ultra modern Church building built by the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, for his Elu-Ohafia community, Ohafia local government.
Speaking through the deputy governor, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu at the commendation/handing ceremony held at Christ the King Catholic Church, Elu Ohafia, Gov Ikpeazu commended Hon Uchendu for his understanding the benefits of investing in the vineyard of God and championing the propagation of the Gospel.
Ifeanyi Uchendu, Abia Deputy Speaker
Dr. Ikpeazu said it takes a grateful and appreciative heart to reciprocate God’s numerous blessings and protection through life journey.
He further noted that building places of worship remains the greatest gift any one can render to God and lauded the Deputy Speaker for being a worthy representative of his local Government area and State examplified through his attraction of democracy dividends and provision of basic amenities.
He urged him not to relent in championing the advancement of the gospel by winning and drawing more souls for God while appreciating the Church’ for sustaining it’s prayers for the state and nation which has helped in sustaining and ensuring peace and security.
Sir Ude Oko Chukwu
In his remarks, the Deputy Speaker, Abia House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu stated that because of God has always been there for him through thick and thin, he decided to build the church edifice in appreciation of all He has done for him and thanked the Governor,Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu and his Deputy for all their encouragement that has kept him going in his legislative duties.
Earlier in his Sermon, the Bishop of Umuahia Catholic Diocese, the most Rev. Dr. Lucius Ugorji described the church as not only a place set aside for Christians to encounter Christ said the word we hear is meant to shape our our lives and plans alongside Gospel values and extend the love learnt in the church to the outside world.
Bishop Ugorji who noted that service is a day of Thanksgiving to God the Alpha and Omega as well as to appreciate the Deputy Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu for being selfless in his decision to build a church edifice in another village rather than his own for spiritual worship and handed over to the Catholic Church in appreciation of his advancement in the political career.
The service which featured blessing of different sections of the church and alter attracted the presence of the commissioner for public Utilities, Chief Kingsley Imaga top govt officials , legislators,the clergy, traditional rulers and other notable personalities.
