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Okowa congratulates Bishop Mogekwu at 70

By Monday Osayande, Asaba
16 December 2021   |   3:31 am
Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, yesterday, congratulated the Bishop of Asaba Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Justus Mogekwu, on his 70th birthday anniversary and retirement from the service of the church.

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, yesterday, congratulated the Bishop of Asaba Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Justus Mogekwu, on his 70th birthday anniversary and retirement from the service of the church.

His Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, delivered Okowa’s message in a statement.

He described the bishop as a role model, a true soldier of Christ and a builder in the body of Christ.

He said: “On behalf of my family, the Government and people of Delta, I congratulate His lordship, Rt. Rev. Justus Nnaemeka Mogekwu, Bishop of Diocese of Asaba, Anglican Communion, as he celebrates his 70th birth anniversary.

“He preached the gospel of Christ without fear or favour and was passionate about good governance and security of our state and country.

“As he retires from active service today, it is my prayer that God will continue to bless him and his family with good health, wisdom and longer life to continue in his service to God and humanity,” he stated.

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