The Methodist Archbishop of Umuahia Archdiocese, His Grace, Most Rev (Dr) Chibuzor Raphael Opoko has declared that the great transformation going on in Abia state was an indication of a State with a glorious future.
Opoko made the declaration at a dinner in honour of the visiting President of the World Methodist Church Council, Rev (Dr) Jong Chun Park held at the Deputy Governor’s lodge, Umuahia,
He noted that Abia under Governor Okezie Ikpeazu was fast becoming better with lots of positive things happening in the state and prophesied that God was going to perfect the good things happening in the state.
The Archbishop who commended the State Government for its love and respect for the clergy and the Church in general maintained that the clergy would continue to pray for the government and people of Abia State, assuring that Rev Park’s visit would further bring good tidings to the state.
Also speaking, Rev Park who disclosed that the focal point of Christianity remained peace which Jesus Christ represents, stressed the need for the World to embrace peace and not war.
Rev. Park pointed out that Holiness and happiness were the most beautiful hallmarks in the life of every Christian and commended Archbishop Opoko and Bishop Sunday Onuoha for assisting him reach the level he has attained.
He said that Abia has henceforth become his spiritual home that he would visit more regularly.
Responding, the State Deputy Governor, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, while assuring that the Government was committed to ensuring that the State attains the highest developmental heights through God’s grace and hard work, solicited the sustained prayers and support of the Church so that the administration’s objectives would quickly be realized.
The Deputy Governor further stated that Abia remained one of the safest States in the Country despite the security challenges facing the nation and expressed optimism that the nation would soon overcome her challenges with support and prayers of all well meaning citizens.
