Governor Chukwuma Soludo has felicitated the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Reverend Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor on his fortieth priestly anniversary.

The Governor who attended the thanksgiving mass at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka, to celebrate the event, praised the Bishop for his commitment to the growth and development of the Church and his role in promoting peaceful co-existence amongst all religious denominations.


According to the Governor, Most Reverend Ezeokafor’s exemplary leadership, as well as his tireless effort in promoting the values of the Catholic faith, have endeared him to many.

While advocating befitting living and decent burial, for which Bishop Ezeokafor is a proponent, Governor Soludo urged the Catholic Bishop to continue to use his position and influence to champion the cause of peace, justice, and unity.


Bishop Ezeokafor used the occasion to ask the congregation to do what they can for themselves while they are still alive.