Gov Mbah Lauds Bishop Obodo, Prof Anieke for Selfless Service, Commitment to Humanity
…You’ve Done Well in Security, Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Tells Mbah
Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has heaped praises on the Auxiliary Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev Ernest Obodo, and the Vice Chancellor of Godfrey Okoye University and Catholic clergy, Prof. Christian Anieke, for what he described as their selfless service and uncommon commitment to humanity.
"Our conversations on agriculture and economic empowerment helped shape aspects of our agricultural roadmap in Enugu State today. Bishop Obodo spoke not only about increasing production, but about value addition, agro-processing, and how to empower our youth, not just by giving them fish, but by teaching them how to fish.
His humility and unwavering commitment to lifting people out of poverty are disarming. Even at a time when attracting foreign direct investment is a challenge, Bishop Obodo is already doing it through his agricultural initiatives."
Speaking about Prof. Anieke on Sunday, Mbah described the cleric as a “priest, academic and administrator par excellence” whose life and service embody the highest ideals of sacrifice, moral integrity, and nation-building through education.
He recalled his deep ties with Godfrey Okoye University, noting that it was the very ground where he first presented his manifesto to the people of Enugu ahead of the 2023 governorship election.
He urged the congregation to continue to support Prof. Anieke, praising him as a moral compass and visionary whose work aligned perfectly with the state’s poverty eradication agenda.
According to him, “The VC epitomises a strong moral compass and values, which are already shaping lives, nurturing communities, and working for the common good of the people.”
Delivering the homily at the Godfrey Okoye University, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, praised Anieke for his accomplishments both as a priest and educational visionary.
He called on fellow priests to live exemplary lives marked by service, learning, and spiritual devotion.
“A priest must be seen as a scholar, a gentleman, a saint, and must always serve the people,” he said.
Archbishop Kaigams lauded Governor Mbah's Administration for its developing strides and improved security of lives and property in the state.
“You have done well in security,” Kaigama told the governor.
“We commend you for the good work you have done in the state, particularly your huge investment in the security architecture of the state, which has reduced criminal activity,” he added.
The thanksgiving Masses, which also had the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Reverend Calistus Onaga, in attendance, also drew dignitaries from different spheres of life, including the academic, religious, and political spheres, all of whom paid glowing tributes to the celebrants.
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