Following the donation of cash and relief materials to churches in Abia State by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to cushion the effect of the lockdown order occasioned by the novel Covid 19 pandemic in Nigeria,leadership of The Apostolic Church in Abia State has appreciated Governor Okezie Ikpeazu for including the church as one of the beneficiaries.
The church in a release endorsed by the Umuahia Area Superintendent of the Church, Apostle Eberechukwu Igwe and Ogborhill-Aba Area Superintendent, Apostle (Dr.) Orji Dan Orji on behalf of the Igbo land Territorial Chairman, Apostle (Dr) Peter Ahia, commended the uncommon love shown to her by the State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu. They also saluted the members of the Abia State Covid 19 Committee for including The Apostolic Church Nigeria in the list of beneficiaries of the palliative materials.
The church leaders equally commended the Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji for extending similar gesture to two of The Apostolic Churches within his Umuahia Central Constituency.
The church in the release informed the Governor that the materials received have been distributed to the targeted audience as directed by him. They equally revealed that the cash and items were shared among the 29 Areas of the church in the State covering both the Igbo Land Territory and Ukwa/Ngwa Field of The Apostolic Church Nigeria, which include; Umuahia, Aba, Eziukwu Aba, Ogborhill, Ikwuano, Umuzomgbo, Ohafia, Abiriba, Arochukwu, Ibere, Bende, Oloko, Umuosi, Ehere, Ubakala, Olokoro, Isuikwuato, Nbawsi, Isalangwa, Owerinta, Amoji, Umuocham, Ariaria, Agburuike, Ukwa among others. They added that the Areas had further taken the items to the various Districts and local Assemblies under them.
The Apostolic Church Nigeria leaders in Abia State reassured the Governor of their continuous support to him and his administration as well as ensuring that the church and her members adhere to the Covid 19 guidlines of government. They prayed God to bring the pandemic to an end while requesting the Lord to bless the Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji and goverment of Abia State.
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