Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has commended Irish priests and missionaries for their dedicated efforts and sacrifices in bringing the gospel to Nigeria.
Governor Soludo recently received the Papal Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, on a courtesy visit to the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia, Awka, the capital of Anambra State. The governor expressed deep gratitude to the early Christian missionaries for their enduring and profound impact on the region.
Soludo emphasised the missionaries’ vital role in establishing and shaping key sectors such as education, healthcare, and social welfare throughout the country.
Highlighting the strong foundation established by Irish priests many years ago, Governor Soludo noted that the growth of Catholic schools today is a testament to their enduring legacy.
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He commended the priests for their dedication in spreading the gospel and enduring harsh conditions for the betterment of their congregants.
Archbishop Crotty, in turn, expressed admiration for the strong bond between Irish missionaries and the Nigerian people, noting their great affinity with the country. Both Archbishop Crotty and Governor Soludo appreciated the warm reception during the visit.
The courtesy visit, held at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia, Awka, also saw the presence of prominent clergy, including the Archbishop of Onitsha Province, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, and the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor.
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