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The Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has heartily congratulated His Lordship, Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor, the Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Awka, on the joyful occasion of his 74th birthday.
The governor, in his goodwill remarks signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime eulogised the Bishop for devoting his life to the service of God and humanity through his decades of priestly devotion.
He described him as respected spiritual father, a consistent advocate of peace, unity, and development, and a steady moral voice whose leadership continues to enrich the faith community and the larger society in the State and beyond.
“Having been ordained priest since 1984, served as Auxiliary Bishop of Awka Diocese from 2007 to 2011, and continues as the Bishop of the Diocese with distinction, pastoral wisdom, and unrelenting commitment, Bishop Ezeokafor has today become a living testimony of divine possibilities.
“His Lordship remains a respected spiritual father, a consistent advocate of peace, unity, and development, and a steady moral voice whose leadership continues to enrich the faith community and the larger society in Anambra State and beyond.
“Thus, as the Most Reverend Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor marks another year of the gift of life with God’s faithfulness, Governor Soludo wishes him happy birthday celebrations.
“The Governor prays that the Lord will continue togrant the Bishop robust health, strength, wisdom, and grace for many more impactful years in the service of God and society.”
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