The Bishop told governor Obiano that the buses are already making great impact in the lives of Ndi Anambra by easing the burden of transportation in the state. He narrated the pleasant experience of one of the Seminarians in the Parish who travelled on one of the buses from Ekwulobia to Awka. According to the Bishop, “The Seminarian confirmed that he paid only N70.00 to travel the distance. The bus trip was relaxed with proper ventilation and music for the listening pleasure of the commuters.” Previously, bus trip on that route cost commuters N150.00. Bishop Ezeokafor praised the mass transit initiative, adding that he is looking forward to when he will park his car and travel in an air-conditioned bus to Awka.
- (L-R): APGA Candidate for Anaocha/Nijkoka/Dunukofia Federal Constituency Mr. Fedinand Dozie Nwankwo, Rev Fr. Eugene Anowai, Governor of Anambra State Chief Willie Obiano and Auxiliary Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Jonas-Benson Okoye at the Flag-off of Laity Week of the Catholic Diocese Awka on Sunday
In his remarks before he Flagged-Off the Laity Week 2015, Governor Obiano assured the Bishop, the Laity Council of Nigeria Awka Diocese, and the congregation that he is committed to the task of building a new Anambra. As he put it “you haven’t seen anything yet.” He observed that the Catholic Church is over 130 years old in the eastern part of the country, while the Laity is 40 years since it was formed as a very important arm of the church. The Governor told the congregation that APGA has done well in Anambra for over eight years, and called on all to vote APGA candidates for the legislative elections for House of Assembly, Federal House of Representatives and the Senate. He equally called on Ndi Anambra and residents of the state to vote President Jonathan.
- (L-R): Governor of Anambra State Chief Willie Obiano and a little child he found alone at the gate of the Cathedral and pick her up to call the attention of the mother at the Flag-off of Laity Week of the Catholic Diocese Awka on Sunday
Earlier, President of Laity Council of Nigeria Awka Diocese, Emma Ezeokafor welcomed governor Obiano to the Flag-off the Laity Week 2015, and observed that “Governor Obiano is the first sitting governor to flag-off the Laity Week in the Diocese.”
Also in his eulogy at the end of the Mass, Monsignor Jerome Madueke told governor Obiano that there is no doubt that his passion and commitment to good governance is too the benefit of the people. The Monsignor said that although the government is barely one-year, many are already attesting to your good works. Said the Monsignor, “We thank you for the way you react to things concerning our people. Our people have suffered a lot. But your promptness, your zeal at work and other issues is commendable, we will continue to pray for you and also look forward to collaborating to ensure that things are done properly.”
