The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze has described the Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim as a true identity of a Shepherd whose roles as Archbishop and Bishop have greatly impacted positively on the spiritual lives of the people.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
in his Goodwill Message to Archbishop Ibezim as he marks his 63rd birthday, Rt. Hon. Udeze said that the Archbishop has shown character, dedication, devotion and a high sense of evangelism in his work in God’s vineyard, evident in the massive transformation he has achieved in his Province and Diocese.
The Speaker who expressed deep satisfaction with the manner Archbishop Ibezim has been discharging his duties especially the impact his signature programme” Elshaddai” is creating on the lives of members of the Diocese, enjoined the Laity to support his evangelical mission.
Rt. Hon. Udeze commended Archbishop Ibezim for planting other religious and social agencies in the Diocese for the well-being of the people, noting that the students of the Paul University Awka, a University under his watch, have continued to distinguish themselves in character and learning.
He prayed God to add more years to Archbishop Ibezim and give him the strength to enable him to accomplish his spiritual mandate.
