Abia state deputy governor, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu has congratulated the new Bishop Elect of Aba Catholic Diocese the Very Rev Monsignor Augustine Ndubueze Echema on his new appointment describing it as an honour well deserved.
Sir Oko Chukwu who expressed his feelings known when he paid a solidarity visit to the new Bishop Elect at his residence at the Catholic Institute for West Africa, Obehie Campus, in Ukwa West LGA said he came to appreciate the Faithfulness of God and what He has done in his life through the elevation in his Priestly vocation.
The Deputy Governor pointed out that the entire Catholic Faithful and state at large rejoice with him on his appointment as the new Bishop Elect and assured that Govt will give him all the necessary support and corporation that will enable him achieve success.
He solicited his sustained prayers to enable the present administration continue to record more achievements across the state and excel in governance, promising that the State Govt will be fully represented during his ordination on the 13th of February.
Responding, the new Bishop Elect of Aba Catholic Diocese, the Very Rev Monsignor Augustine Ndubueze Echema who appreciated the Deputy Governor for coming to identify with him on his elevation which he attributed to the Grace of God to promised to ensure a robust relationship and partnership between the Church and state govt for the spiritual and physical benefit of all.
