Edith CHUKU
The Christian Council of Nigeria CCN, has conferred ‘Pillar of Ecumenism’ award on the Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara.
This was done at the Government House Port Harcourt, on Wednesday, where the governor shared the policy thrusts of his administration in the agriculture, health and education sectors with the leadership of the CCN.
The National President of the Christian body, Most Reverend David Onuoha, who led the delegation said they were excited with the governor for making peace central in his administration.
A release made available to TNN by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Nelson Chukwudi, quoted the Reverend explaining that “We are so excited, first at his peaceful disposition. For him, peace is central in everything. He is quoted as saying that no sacrifice is too much for the peace of Rivers State. I think that is very commendable.
“We gave him an award as a ‘Pillar of Ecumenism’ because of his peaceful disposition and cordial relationship with churches in this State, irrespective of denominations. So, we felt we should encourage him to do more.
“And again, he has intimated us with his plans of placing emphasis on agriculture, health, and education. These are very laudable.”
The statement added that Onuoha who is also the Anglican Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province stressed that, “We can only pray that God will give him the grace to actualize and implement all these.”
