The Anglican Bishop of Ihiala Diocese Right Reverend Professor Israel Okoye has cautioned Judges against infracting their oath of office.
Presenting his charge to delegates that attended the just concluded first session of the fifth synod of the Diocese held at Saint Stephen’s Diocesan Church Centre Ihiala, Right Reverend Professor Okoye maintained that courts were established to enable the people seek justice and warned against politicizing the Judiciary.
According to the Bishop, Nigerian judges should avoid things capable of making the masses to frequently either reject or criticize their judgements publicly, reminding them of the need to always abide by the oath they took.
Right Reverend Okoye who is the President of the Synod, urged those in leadership position to desist from manipulation and intimidation of the populace reminding them of the need to always make policies that will improve the living standards of the people.
He regretted the high rate of oil theft in Nigeria which he said is badly affecting the economy and urged the federal government to find a way of dealing with those practicing such act in the country.
The Anglican Prelate also used the forum to make a strong case for the revamping of the nation’s refineries for optimum results.
Bishop Okoye commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for all his giant strides, especially the free education policy of his administration which he said will enable the indigent children to acquire sound education.
Speaking on the theme of the synod, ‘I know whom I have believed’ the Bishop stressed the need for every faithful to know God and cautioned against working for God without Knowing Jesus Christ.
The Dean, Church of Nigeria; Right Reverend Blessing Enyindah who led other Anglican Bishops to the Synod, commended the Diocese for its efforts and growth, saying that Synods are important for the growth of the Church.
The Bishop of Amichi Diocese, Right Reverend Ephraim Ikeakor in his remark, explained that the message of the Bishop is apt and tasked every Christians on sober reflection and action.
The Archdeacon of Ebenosie South Archdeaconry, Venerable Emmanuel Ifediora, the host for the Synod and the most senior Archdeacon in the Diocese, Venerable Joseph Obazie pointed out that most Christians have lost track of who they are and what is expected of them, noting that the bishop’s message would help bring them back on track.
The Organizing Committee Chairman for the Synod, Mr. Peter Nwabude said youths not minding the challenges bedeviling the country should not lose sight of God.
Elevations of some Priests, praise and worship were the highlight of the event.
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