Speaker Commends Evo Bishop For Promoting Christendom …As Ordu Congratulates Martin Amaewhule On His Emergence As Speaker

The Bishop of Evo Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt Rev Innocent Uchechukwu Ordu, JP, the team of Clergy, members of the Diocesan Board and 2023 Synod Planning Committee, yesterday, paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, to express their gratitude and appreciation for his continued support to the diocese.
The visit is part of the church’s efforts to thank and appreciate individuals who have played significant roles in the growth and development of the diocese.
The Bishop of Evo Diocese and the visitors expressed their joy on the news of Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule’s emergence as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
They acknowledged that his election as the Speaker was not merely due to his position as the highest-ranking member in the House, but a testament to his leadership qualities and dedication to public service.
The Bishop commended the Speaker for actively participating in the activities of the diocese and informed him of the upcoming Synod, scheduled to take place from August 2nd to August 6th, 2023, at St Philip’s Anglican church Oro Igwe District.
During the meeting, the Bishop shared that this year’s Synod will feature special talk sessions that will focus on issues such as politics, health, and gender.
According to him, the aim is to engage in meaningful discussions on these subjects and provide insights and understanding to the congregation. The Bishop stressed the importance of addressing these issues as part of the broader theme of the Synod, which is “Jesus, Unique in all the World.”
In his response, the Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, DSSRS expressed his gratitude for the Bishop’s commendation and the opportunity to be actively involved in the activities of the diocese. He acknowledged the importance of the Synod in promoting spiritual growth and addressing contemporary challenges faced by the church and society.
The Speaker assured the Bishop of his continued support and commitment to the success of the Synod. Rt. Hon. Amaewhule further pledged his participation and encouraged others to actively engage in the sessions of the Synod.
The Speaker extended his heartfelt condolences to the Bishop of Evo Diocese following the demise of Ven Chris Chukumati, a prominent figure within the diocese. “Ven Chris Chukumati’s passing has left a void in the diocese, and we express our sympathy to the family and the entire Diocesan community” he said.
The Bishop and clergymen offered prayer to the lawmaker and his family.
The Highpoint of the event was the presentation of the Holy Bible to Rt Hon Martin Amaewhule by the Bishop of Evo Diocese, Rt Rev. Innocent Ordu.