The Catholic Archdiocesan Bishop of Onitsha, Most Rev Dr Valerian Okeke celebrated his 65th birthday with One Thousand and Seventy inmates of Onitsha Federal prisons.
The occasion was marked with a Holy Mass, at the Prison Premises.
The State Deputy Governor, Dr Nkem Okeke represented Governor Willie Obiano at the event.
In his homily, the Archbishop assured the at inmates that the society and the church has not rejected them.
The Cleric assured them that they are still brothers and sisters, and promised that the church will always support them to ensure they end up as good ambassadors to the nation, urging them to reciprocate every support given to them by leading exemplary lives.
The Deputy Governor, Dr Nkem Okeke while felicitating with the Archbishop, prayed for longer life in prosperity.
According to the Deputy Governor, Dr Nkem Okeke, government of Anambra state has always shows concern to improve the living standard of the inmates in the prison, pledging sustainable.
While assuring the inmates that their life doesn’t end in prison, Deputy Governor Okeke implored them on good conduct.
Also present at the occasion were former Governor Peter Obi, Traditional Rulers, as well as the Comptroller of Prison Mr. Emmanuel Nwabueze.
The inmates received material gifts from the Archbishop, including food, bottled water, toilet tissues, and biscuits.
A car and building for skill acquisition were also donated to the prison.
Highlights of the event were cutting of birthday cake, commissioning of the building, presentation of gifts to winners in football competition, among others.
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