The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has described women as pillars of the church.
Governor Obiano stated this on the occasion of the 31st Awka Diocesan Women’s Conference (ADWOC) of the Anglican Communion held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Nri, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state.
Governor Obiano who was represented by his wife, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu (Osodieme) observed that the laudable projects embarked-on by the Anglican women like the Examination hall for the Anglican convent, hostel and classroom blocks at Mary-Sumna Vocational etc. are clear demonstration of the value-adding attributes they make for the growth and progress of the church.
According to Obiano, “Women are indeed pillars of the church, apologies to our men, who are the foundation. The commitment of our women is very obvious and we can see that in the effort of the Anglican women who meet regularly like in this conference to discuss and pool resources from among themselves, donors and well-wishers to execute church projects. That is what makes them pillars in the propagation of the Christian faith. I must say that the effort of the women gladdens my heart.”
The governor assured the congregation and conference delegates that the safety of all were assured within Anambra because there was adequate security.
In his words, “Anambra is our state and we all know that our governor has been steadfast at work to ensure it remains the safest state. Anything that will help us build and prosper, it should be supported by all. We thank God for him and for the fact that he is doing well for the people, that is why they call him, “Alert Governor” for prompt payment of salaries. Please I urge you all to continue to pray for him to sustain the tempo of work.”
He called on the Mothers Union of the Anglican Communion to sustain their dedication to the progress of the church as well as their responsibilities as parents to encourage prayers from all and sundry for the governor and his team to continue to deliver democracy dividends to Ndi Anambra.
He also congratulated the President of Mothers Union and Wife of the Bishop, Mrs. Martha Ibezim and the Anglican women as well as acknowledged the support Senator Uche Ekwunife gave the organizers to host the successful conference.
In his Homily, Anglican Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship, Rt. Rev. Alexander Ibezim called on the congregation and conference delegates to live life of true Christians both in character and actions so as to make heaven.
The Bishop who buttressed his preaching with biblical passage of Daniel Chapter 11 vs.2b: added that to know God involved a personal encounter with Christ.
According to him, the Church of God is no longer preaching the message of conversion because the Bible has been turned upside down with a lot of deceit.
He observed that people flock to churches to register in other to be seen, but their lives reflects something different, stressing that those who knew God, live a life of service like Christ and were given powers to become children of God.
Bishop Ibezim called for love of neighbours especially in these times of hardship and hunger.
The Bishop equally commeded governor Obiano and his wife for the good work they were doing for Ndi Anambra and prayed to God’s for their protection and guidance.
The well attended conference attracted many prominent sons and daughters of Anambra State including, Senator (Iyom) Uche Ekwunife who hails from Nri kingdom, Wife of APGA national Chairman, Iyom Mary Oye amongst other dignitaries.
Photo: Senator Uche Ekwunife, Wife of Governor of Anambra State, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu (Osodieme), Anglican Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship, Rt. Rev. Alexander Ibezim and wife Martha President of Anglican Mothers Union cutting the 31st Awka Diocesan Women’s Conference (ADWOC) Cake at St Mary’s Anglican Church Nri.
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