The Catholic Church in Nigeria will this Thursday confer the Grand Patron Award on Governor Hope Uzodimma in appreciation of his services to God and humanity.
The conferment, which is being done under the aegis of the Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria (CLCN), will take place at the Catholic Secretariat, Abuja, at the start of the Laity Council Week.
In a letter to Uzodimma, the Church said the honour was in recognition of his “tireless efforts in supporting the Church from parishes to dioceses and your commitment to promoting the welfare of Catholics in Nigeria.”
In the letter signed by the National President, Sir Ambrose Obioha, and the National Secretary-General, Mr Francis Ojo Olayinka, the Church also noted the governor’s commendable dedication to the growth of the Catholic Church.
According to it, “your dedication to the growth of the Church and your services to humanity are truly commendable.”
The Church described the award of Grand Patron to Uzodimma as a fitting tribute to his selfless service.
It disclosed that the Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, His Eminence John Cardinal Onaiyekan, will preside over the Pontifical Mass that will herald the conferment of the award on Uzodimma.
