Wike Joins Christian Faithful To Honour Late Govt House Chaplain

The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, last Friday, joined other worshippers and Christian leaders for the funeral service in honour of the late Chaplain of Government House Chapel of Everlasting Grace, Port Harcourt, Ven Sunday Opara.
The funeral service was held at the Saint Thomas’ Anglican Church, Diobu in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area of the state.
In a condolence message, the governor said that Ven Sunday Opara truly measured up as a servant of God who brought hope and God’s salvation to thousands across Rivers State.
He wrote: “He was loyal to his family, friends and the church, and in return, he had enjoyed immeasurable love, respect and admiration of people all over the state.
“On behalf of the government and people of Rivers State, I extend our deepest condolences to his family and the church of God for this irreparable loss”.
Wike joined his family to thank God for the wonderful life of late Ven Opara and his outstanding service to God and humanity.
The choir ushered the congregation into a spiritual mode when they sang the Jerusalem anthem.
Hon Iyalla took the solo for the Jerusalem anthem as presented by the Government House, Port Harcourt Chapel of Grace Choir.
The choir of St. Thomas’ Anglican Church presented a soul-touching anthem at the funeral service.
The Scripture Union of Nigeria presented a special number in honour of the departed chaplain of Government House, Port Harcourt.
In a sermon, Anglican Bishop of Niger Delta North, Rev. Wisdom Ihunwo, called on people to work towards the salvation of their souls.
He said there was danger ahead; hence humanity must escape by embracing God, noting that only God can save humanity.
Ihunwo said, “You need to serve God. The solution we need now is Jesus, because Jesus is the answer”.
The cleric testified that the late Ven Sunday Opara was an honourable man, who worked right before God and man.