Soludo attends Installation of Bishop Jonas-Benson as the new Catholic Bishop of Nnewi.
By Izuchukwu Adichie
The Anambra governor-elect, Cee-Cee Soludo on Thursday, February 10, 2022 joined Nnewi catholic community in installation ceremony of His Lordship Most Rev. Jonas-Benson Okoye as the new Catholic Bishop of Nnewi following the resignation of Most Rev. Bishop Hillary Odili Okeke which was based on health challenge.
The solemn event which was held at Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral, Nnewi was remarkable as the Catholic Diocese also marked her 20th anniversary.
Present at the solemn event were the Apostolic Nunciature to Nigeria; His Eminence Antonio Guido Filipazzi, Catholic Bishops Council of Nigeria (CBCN) led by the president; Most Rev. Augustine Akubueze.
Prominent persons present were Anambra State governor; Chief Willie Obiano, former governor; Chief Peter Obi, APGA national chairman; Chief Victor Oye, former APGA national chairman; Chief Victor Umeh, Senators; Dr Ifeanyi Ubah and Chief Uche Ekwunife, Captains of Industry including; Chief Cletus Ibeto, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, Chief Gabriel Chukwuma, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor among others.
The traditional ruler of Nnewi HRH Igwe Kenneth Orizu 111 was also present.
