We visited Otti to strengthen our ties – Archbishop Nwaobia
From Boniface Okoro, Umuahia
Head of the Anglican Church in Abia State and the Archbishop of Aba Province has explained that the visit of the seven Bishops of the church to the State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, was to strengthen the relationship between the church and the state government.
His Grace, Archbishop Isaac C. Nwaobia, who led the other six Bishops on the visit, also told newsmen, after a closed door meeting with Governor Otti at his Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South local government area country home, that they came to congratulate Otti on his election, subsequemt inauguration and exemplary performance in less than four months in.office.
The Archbishop said they prayed with the Governor and shared ideas on the leadership of the state and policies of government.
“We are here to congratulate His Excellency on his election, swearing in and performance so far,” Nwaobia said in a measured response on their visit to the Governor.
He added: “We are here, again, to strengthen our relationship with the government, which we have done and we have prayed with him.”
Other Bishops who came with Most Rev Nwaobia to the meeting were The Rt. Rev. Johnson C. Onuoha, (Bishop of Arochukwu/Ohafia Diocese), The Rt. Rev. Chigozirim Onyegbule (Bishop of Ikwuano, Umuahia), The Rt. Rev. Manases Okere (Bishop of Ukwa Diocese), The Rt. Rev. Nathan Kanu (Bishop of Aba Ngwa North Diocese), The Rt. Rev. Temple Nwaogu (Bishop of Isiala Ngwa Diocese) and The Rt. Rev. Christian Anyim (Bishop of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Diocese).
On his part, Governor Otti was full of thanks for the leadership of the Church for their support before, during and after the election and prayed God to continue to bless them as they continue to support the government for the good of Abia.
He particularly thanked the Archbishop, who he described as his elder brother and spiritual father, for always being available to guide and advise him.
A statement by theChief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kazie Uko, disclosed that Apostle Kenneth. C. Wiper, Special Assistant to the Governor on Religious Matters and Prince Uzor Nwachukwu, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairson, joined Governor Otti in receiving the Bishops during the Saturday, September 23, 2023 visit.
