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Evo Diocese Concludes 14th Anniversary Celebration With Ordination …Bishop Announces New Elevations To Archdeacons, Canon
The Diocese of Evo, Anglican Communion, has wrapped up her weeklong 14th anniversary celebrations with an ordination service at All Saints’ Cathedral, Rumuokwurusi, Rivers State last Sunday.
In a dramatic manner, almost at the close of the service, the Bishop of the Diocese, Rt. Rev. Innocent Uchechukwu Ordu, announced the elevation of four Canons to the position of Venerables/Archdeacons and a priest to the position of a Canon.
They are Rev. Canons Kingsley Ohajianya, Olufemi Igbamerun, Gospel Onuchukwu, and Chieme Chimobi, who were preferred Archdeacons, and Rev. (Dr.) Ebeneezer Owhor, who was elevated to Canon.
This surprise announcement elicited rousing applause and jubilation among the congregation.
The main event of the day was the ordination of a priest and eight deacons.
Ordu, ordained a priest during the solemn service, while eight other Ordinands were ordained Deacons.
Rev. Anson Herbert Gogonte was the ordained Priest, while the Deacons were Victor Chika Orlu, Cherechi Freeborn Ndukauba, Chinedu Justin Opara, Chukwudi Fidelis Edem, Nwabueze Daniel Ndukwe, David Chibuosor Wopara, Godwin Owhochukwu Ovunwo, and Victor Nathaniel Okechukwu.
In his charge to the newly ordained, Bishop Ordu tasked them to eschew every form of egocentrism and do the will of God without complaining wherever they will be posted to do God’s work.
Delivering the sermon, the Guest Preacher, Ven. Sunday Adepoju, tasked the church to emulate Jesus’ model of leadership, which offers timeless, selfless, and purposeful servant leadership.
Speaking on the theme, “Servant Leadership as an Imperative for Church Leadership”, with text from Mark 10:42–45, Ven. Adepoju frowned at the “self-seeking, self-serving, and domineering kind of leadership that we often see in the church today”.
He harped on the emulation of leadership that serves the interest of the common good as the people are valuable assets from God.
He identified the ‘Moses and Joshua models’ of servant leadership, which centred on intercession, delegation of duties, empowerment, and obedience to constituted authorities.
“Whatever level of leadership you are, Jesus is admonishing you to lead by service, while every follower should listen to authority and carry out the wish of the leader”, he said.
Ven. Adepoju concluded by distinguishing integrity, humility, flexibility, resilience, stewardship and empathy as necessary requirements for servant leadership.
The service, which was well attended by the Evo Diocesan community, featured soul-lifting melodies by the Cathedral band as worshippers sang and danced gloriously in appreciation to God for an eventful and impactful 14-year anniversary of the Diocese.
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Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
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