Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has joined other Catholic faithful at the Government House Chapel for a Holy Mass, using the occasion to seek God’s continued guidance and blessings for the state, its people and his administration.
The Mass, held on Sunday, was presided over by the Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, Most Rev. Dr. Ernest Anaezichukwu Obodo.
Governor Nwifuru said the celebration provided an opportunity to seek divine grace and direction as his administration remains committed to fulfilling its promises under the People’s Charter of Needs.
The occasion also featured the celebration of the 70th birthday of Chief Godwin O. Ogbaga, OON, a distinguished elder statesman and former Minister of State for Power and Steel, Nigeria.
Congratulating the celebrant on attaining the milestone, the governor acknowledged his years of public service and contributions to the development of Ebonyi State and Nigeria.
He prayed that Almighty God would grant Ogbaga continued good health, renewed strength, peace and many more fruitful years.
The governor also reaffirmed his prayers for the continued peace, progress and prosperity of Ebonyi State and Nigeria.
He concluded his goodwill message by wishing the elder statesman a happy 70th birthday, fondly addressing him as EZEUDO.
