The President of the World Church of the Seventh-day Adventists, Mr Ted Wilson, has urged Abia people to fully support the State Government’s community development initiatives.
Wilson made the call when he led the world leadership of the church on a visit to the Abia Governor, Dr Alex Otti, in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area.
He said that he was in Abia to lead the grand finale of the one year-long commemoration of the centenary celebration of the church’s existence in Eastern Nigeria.
He described the celebration as a unique opportunity to remember the past and how God has led the church so far in the West and Central African region.
Wilson commended the State Government “for doing wonderful things in the state”.
Responding, the governor expressed his commitment to continue to positively touch the lives of the people and giving joy to the indigent in society.
He said that his firm belief in human capital development brought about the establishment of the Alex Otti Foundation.
He said that the foundation had continued to offer scholarships to undergraduates, in addition to other assistance to hundreds of the underprivileged in society.
“This is one of the most difficult times to be in leadership.
“But again, this is also a time that if you do it right, you leave your name in gold.
“We have committed ourselves to ensuring that the people will rejoice in this state.
“It may be difficult, but we’re determined, and we’re deliberate about it to ensure that everything we are doing is to make the greatest impact in the majority of the people.
“It may not be everyone but the majority of the people,” Otti said.
He thanked God for granting the church grace to witness 100 years of existence and expressed joy that the event is holding at a time that he is entrusted with the responsibility to lead Abia People .
He said that the church’s centenary anniversary had been a source of blessing to the South-East.
“Evangelism should be a major part of our agenda as we clock 100 years.
“While we are celebrating 100 years, we should also look at how far we’ve gone.
“Our character, the way we touch people, who need help, education, health; the impact we are making, that speaks a thousand words,” the governor said.
