Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Enugu, Most Rev. Callistus Onaga, has applauded Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for the developmental strides in the state, especially in the rural areas where the governor promised in his inaugural address to develop.
He gave the commendation on Sunday, when Ugwuanyi led top government functionaries and other stakeholders of the state to Holy Ghost Cathedral, Ogui, Enugu, for the 2021 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by the Combined Choir of the Cathedral.
In his sermon, Bishop Onaga commended Ugwuanyi for the sacrifices he makes to ensure that Enugu State remains peaceful and secure, describing the governor as “a man of peace and a very nice man who feels the pulse of the people”.
The cleric said, “You can’t satisfy everybody. The road leading to Godfrey Okoye University up to Ngwubor, a remote area in Emene axis was tarred. I have gone to places; roads in Obollo Afor, Obollo Eke; all the Obollos have been tarred. The governor said in his inaugural address that he will face Nsukka.
“What is most interesting to me is the peaceful atmosphere in Enugu State. In November this year, during the Anambra State election, many people were rushing to Enugu to take refuge because of the peaceful atmosphere and secure environment,” Bishop Onaga said.
Bishop Onaga, who disclosed that Ugwuanyi has been consistent in attending the annual event at the Cathedral since he assumed office in 2015, recounted the governor’s commitment and contributions to the successful hosting of the Second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) in Enugu, recently.
Dignatries at the event were the Speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edward Ubosi; the Acting Chief Judge of the State, Hon. Justice Raymond Ozoemena; former Chief Judge of the State, Hon. Justice Priscilla Ngozi Emehelu (Rtd.); the Chairman, Enugu State Traditional Rulers’ Council, HRH Igwe Amb. Lawrence Agubuzu; Senator Ben Collins Ndu; former Minister of Aviation, Amb. Mrs. Fidelia Njeze; former President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo; Chairman of Enugu South Local Government Area, Hon. Monday Eneh; Chief Evarest Nnaji (Odengene); Barr. Cosmas Agu (COMAG); Ike Chioke and Sir Chinedu Ani among others.
