Methodist Bishop urges Gov. Nwifuru to return all mission schools earlier claimed by Govt.

…..applauds him for restoring peace, order in Ebonyi war-torn communities

By Uchenna Okeh, Abakaliki 

The Bishop of Methodist Church Nigeria, diocese of Ngbo, Rt. Rev. Ken Egbochue has pleaded with Ebonyi State Government led by governor Francis Nwifuru to kindly return all their mission schools earlier claimed by the State Government.

He, also applauded the governor, Francis Nwifuru for his interventions and efforts in the restoration of peace and order in the war-torn communities of the state.

Egbochue, equally appraised the governor’s numerous people oriented projects that is going on in Ngbo, especially for the flag off of the construction of the road between Umuogudu Oshia Ngbo and  Nigercem, two kilometer roads in about four communities in Ngboejeogu among others.

He added that those roads will bring greater development and boost economic activities in those areas.

The Bishop, Egbochue made this known in a twelve point communiqué signed by him and the Lay president of the Diocese, Peter E. Onwe and issued to newsmen in Abakaliki shortly after the 14th annual synod of the diocese, held at cathedral of Christ Ndiulo Ngbo in Ohaukwu LGA of Ebonyi State.

The communiqué reads in part: “The Methodist  Church Nigeria, Diocese of Ngbo expressed satisfaction with the level of developments, peace, calmness in warring communities and huge  achievements  of the present   government of Ebonyi state under governor Francis Ogbonnaya Nwifuru in uplifting the church and caring for her members. 

“The Synod commended his numerous people oriented projects going on in the area, especially for the flag off of the construction of the Road between Umuogudu Oshia Ngbo and  Nigercem, as well as other two kilometer roads in about four communities in Ngboejeogu” which according to them, will bring greater development and boost economic activities in those areas.

“Responding to the governor’s “Call To Purpose”   after his key note address to the Synod, on the theme  ” Ebonyi Society: Challenges and Part to Renewal”, the church pledged to join hands in achieving the People’s Charter Of Needs Agenda of Ebonyi State Governor and contribute physically and spiritually in ensuring that youths and women empowerments, conflict resolution and community development in all parts of Ngbo community.

The Bishop, Egbochue, however drew the attention of the state government to the need for good education and healthcare around the area, hence the call for assistance in the ongoing projects of Methodist Hospital Ngbo and Methodist College Ngbo (Smart Boarding School) to help the less privileged in the society and better the lots of the citizens.

“The Synod also pleaded with Ebonyi State Government to kindly return all their mission schools earlier claimed by the State Government and requested for more political positions and establishment of other economic oriented projects in Ngbo Ejeogu Community. 

“In respect to the high cost of living and the unstable economic climate in Nigeria as well as insecurity and other social vices facing the country, the Prelate also enjoined the church to continue to pray for God’s provisions and intervention to ensure total change in the country. 

“The Synod further reaffirmed their commitment in ensuring spiritual cleansing of Ngbo Land and evacuation of every evil forest in and around the area” the communiqué, noted.

The synod, however commended the Prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence, Oliver Ali Aba for dedicating every gift that would be gotten in his 65th  birthday for the construction of Methodist Church Headquarters in Abuja.