By Ayomide Otitoju
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has congratulated the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor, on his 74th birthday.
In a goodwill message, Soludo commended the bishop for his decades of service to God and humanity, describing his priestly journey as a testament to faith, dedication and divine grace.
Bishop Ezeokafor was ordained a priest in 1984 and served as Auxiliary Bishop of Awka Diocese from 2007 to 2011 before becoming the substantive bishop of the diocese.
Soludo described him as a respected spiritual father and advocate of peace, unity and development, whose leadership has continued to contribute to the Catholic community and wider society in Anambra State and beyond.
“His Lordship remains a respected spiritual father, a consistent advocate of peace, unity, and development, and a steady moral voice whose leadership continues to enrich the faith community and the larger society in Anambra State and beyond,” the governor said.
Soludo wished the bishop a joyful birthday celebration and prayed for continued good health, strength, wisdom and grace to enable him serve God and humanity for many more years.
