The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.Somtochukwu Udeze has described Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor as a good shepherd who was ordained, consecrated and commissioned to work in God’s vineyard for the salvation of mankind.
In his Goodwill Message to Bishop Ezeokafor on his 73rd birthday, made available to Angel Network News (ANN),
Rt. Hon. Udeze acknowledged the Bishop’s accomplishments in Awka Catholic Diocese, adding that his vision for the Diocese has come to reality in many ways especially in the spiritual growth of the members of the Diocese as well as the overall development of the Diocese.
The Speaker who maintained that Bishop Ezeokafor has through his natural simplicity and spirit of ecumenism, instituted a powerful religious outreach and brotherhood with other religious bodies, enjoined other Prelates and Men of God to emulate his sterling religious attributes.
He called on members of the Awka Catholic Diocese to commit their time and part of their God-given resources to the service of God and humanity, and uphold the sanctity of the Catholic faith at all times.
Rt. Hon. Udeze prayed God to give Bishop Ezeokafor the grace of good health and longevity to enable him continue to discharge his episcopal mandate.
