Chief Whip of the sanete and former Governor of Abia state Orji Uzor Kalu has congratulated Archbishop Ignatius Kaigaama on his appointment as Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Diocese and Cardinal John Onaiyekan on his retirement as Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Diocese after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 75.
According to Kalu, Kaigama and Onaiyekan are worthy leaders, whose contributions to the growth of the Catholic Church beyond Nigeria is remarkable.
In separate congratulatory letters personally signed by Kalu to the clerics, the former governor extolled the virtues of Kaigama and Onaiyekan, stressing that the clergymen were worthy ambassadors of the Catholic community.
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The letter to Kaigama reads, “I received with joy the news of your well-deserved appointment by Holy Father Pope Francis as Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Diocese.
Sir, your new role did not come to me as a surprise in view of your laudable contributions to the growth of the Catholic Church in Nigeria over the years. I am optimistic that the Catholic community will continue to grow during your stint.
“As you assume this higher responsibility of service to Christendom, it is my prayer that God will continue to strengthen you in all your endeavours.”
The letter to Onaiyekan reads, “I write to congratulate you on your retirement as Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Diocese.
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