SOLUDO ATTENDS NWOKOLO’S INVESTITURE AS CHAIRMAN OF CCN, DESCRIBES THE CHURCH AS MOST IMPORTANT STAKEHOLDER IN DEVELOPMENT
By Christian ABURIME
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has described the church as the most important stakeholder in development of Anambra State.
The Governor stated this during the Inaugration of new State Executives for Christian Council of Nigeria; an arm of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
The Ceremony was held at All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha (Diocese of Niger).
The Governor who acknowledged the award conferred on him as “Father of Ecumenism and Solution Governor Award”, congratulated the newly elected Chairman of CCN, Anambra State Chapter, Rt. Rev. Owen Nwokolo.
The Governor disclosed that this is the first time he has personally received an award since becoming governor.
“The entire world is ecumenism.” This is something I wholeheartedly believe! “We are one, and if we do not unite, we will die separately!” Governor Soludo said.
“I see CCN’s five fingers as part of the work of CCN’s leadership, who will go above and beyond to ensure the other four fingers work together.”
“One of your responsibilities as chairman is to unite Christendom!” It is critical for the advancement of our work on Earth.
“We must embody the true meaning of unity.” “Let us be the change we want to see and collaborate at all levels,” he said.
He further disclosed that Anambra is one people, one state, and one agenda, expressing his desire for Christians from all denominations to see themselves as the same.
“We must defeat the forces of darkness in our land with the Bible in our right hand.”
“Anambra must be liberated!” The common threat that we face today will be overcome by all of us!
“Through strategic partnerships and negotiation, we are effectively partnering with federal security forces, neighbors, citizens in the state and across the country.”
“As a Christian and an Onye Anambra, let us work together to make things better.” CCN requires our assistance in order to strengthen the bond of fellowship among Christians.
“A lot of things will be promoted through the church.” “You can count on our government’s support to deliver the public good for our citizens,” Governor Soludo concluded.
In his address, the newly inaugurated Chairman of CCN, Anambra State Chapter, Rt. Rev. Dr. Owen Chiedozie Nwokolo, thanked the Governor and praised him for his numerous accomplishments within his one year in office.
Bishop Nwokolo promised to ensure that CCN is built at the grassroots, to strengthen the unity of the body of Christ.
Church Leaders including Venerables, Bishops, members and executives of CCN among others, attended the event.