From TCNEWS
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has appealed to the Church to be patient with his administration, saying he remains committed to doing everything needed to improve the condition of the state.
Speaking at All Saints Church World Bank Archdeaconry, Anglican communion, Diocese of Umuahia, during the 2024 Diocesan synod with the theme, “Sitting at the feet of Jesus the right choice”, Gov. Otti who was represented by his deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, said that the present administration in the state inherited nothing but liabilities.
Gov. Otti who took the second lesson from the Bible book of Luke chapter 10 verses 38 to 42, also listed out the various developments going on in the state and appreciated the prayers made by the Church before, during and after the 2023 governorship election.
In a homily captioned, “Living with your choice”, the Anglican Bishop of Ohaji/Egbema diocese, The Rt. Rev’d Chidi Oparaojiaku, narrated the what played out between the biblical Martha, Mary and Jesus Christ, tasked the congregation to choose first the kingdom of God and His righteousness before striving for what to eat and wear.
While listing out those who preferred to sit on the feet of God to include: Joshua, Daniel, Shedrack, Mishack and Abednego among others, the Bishop reminded the congregation that they must let go off so many things if they genuinely want to be disciples of Christ.
Bishop Oparaojiaku who cited the Bible books of Psalm chapter 46 verse 1; John chapter 3 verses 13 to 16; and Mathew chapter 6 verse 32 to 33, pointed out that those who genuinely follow, rely and trust in God will never be consumed.
Interacting with a cross section of journalists, the 2024 synod committee chairman, Sir Chukwunyere Chiemeziem Elekwachi appreciated the Bishop for explaining extensively the theme of the synod and enjoined the congregation to digest and practicalize it for the good of the society.
He encouraged the Nigeria leadership to bury self and sit on the feet of Jesus in order to fight to a still the present challenges faced in the nation.