Methodist Church Lauds Governor Nwifuru, Backs His Re-election
By Alex Odeh, Pan Afric Reporters
The Diocese of Ngbo, Methodist Church of Nigeria has lauded Governor Francis Nwifuru, for the financial support he gave the church, especially for the building of ultramodern Cathedral.
The church also commended the governor for the ongoing infrastructural strides, including the construction of Umuogudu Oshia and Nigercem Road with work advancing to Abarigwe, and the two-kilometre road project in each community in Ngbo, while congratulating him on his endorsement by Ohaukwu political stakeholders.
This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 15th Annual Synod of the Diocese of Ngbo, Methodist Church Nigeria, held recently at Methodist Church, Ndiulo Ngbo, Ngbo, and signed by The Rt. Rev. J. Ken Egbochue Bishop, Diocese of Ngbo Very Rev. B. I. Nsiegbunam Synod Secretary Evang. Dr. Princess Chinelo Okoro and Ebonyi Archdiocesan Media Director.
In the Synod, the Archbishop of Ebonyi Diocese, His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Chikwendu Ogan Igwe, who was given a warm reception used the opportunity to equally acknowledge the effort of the Bishop of Ngbo Diocese, The Rt. Rev. J. Ken Egbochue for his pastoral work, kindness, and exposure to the Conference office under the two past Prelates.
He charged members to support the Bishop, stating that “leadership can’t yield without massive support to each other.”
The Synod urged parents to prioritize the moral and spiritual training of children and encouraged members to patronize Methodist College, Ngbo.
“Parents should train children in skills and trades alongside formal education. There is the need for proper apprenticeship as a bedrock for business growth in the history of South East Nigeria”, they said.
While assessing the state of the nation, the Synod aligned herself with the position of the Methodist Prelate that Nigeria faces perilous times of insecurity, economic instability, and societal unrest.
They further regretted that the good reform policies churned out by leaders only end up on pages of newspapers without impact on the lives of the citizenry.
“While reforms appear good on paper, Synod noted that growth is not realistic in the lives of average Nigerians”, they said.
