Anglican bishop on the Niger, Rt. Rev. Dr. Owen Nwokolo has lamented Nigeria‘s increasing fractionalization along ethnic and religious lines.He regretted the manner certain elites and politicians have taken advantage of such fractionalization for their selfish gains.Speaking during the just concluded 1st session of the 33rd Synod, held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Ojoto, the bishop called for a new civilian Constitution to address fundamental issues necessary for a united and prosperous nation.
“Nigeria, unfortunately is fractionalized along ethnic and religious lines which some elites and politicians have exploited for their selfish gains.
“There’s need for a totally new civilian Constitution drafted by a sovereign representation of the ethnic nationalities to address the fundamental issues necessary for a growing, united and prosperous nation,” he added.
Nwokolo further disclosed the Diocese signing of partnership agreement with some Missions and overseas’ institutions for actualization of its programs and projects designed to touch millions of lives in the Diocese and Anambra in general.
Primate of the Church of Nigeria, His Grace, Most Rev. Dr Henry Ndukuba lauded the Bishop on his numerous achievements which he said has taken his Episcopacy to new levels.
He described the milestones as demonstration of the Bishop’s unwavering commitment to advancing the cause of humanity.
The Primate praised the vision and purpose of the Synod, emphasizing its timeliness for both the Church and the nation, amid widespread despair.
He reminded believers that the hope is rooted in the living Christ, His resurrection, humility and ever presence.
Also speaking, Archbishop, Province of the Niger, Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim thanked God for his blessings upon the Diocese, the oldest diocese in Nigeria with a solid foundation in the establishment of educational institutions.
He appreciated Nwokolo’s vision of making University on the Niger a leading tertiary institution in achievement of excellence in knowledge dissemination, character building and leadership for production of entrepreneurial and globally competitive graduates for national development.
