By Nneka Ejeckam
The Women’s Ministry of the Diocese of Niger West, Anglican Communion, has on Oct. 26 commenced its 19th Women’s Conference 2026 at St. Simon’s Anglican Church, Igbariam, Anambra State, with the foundation stone laying ceremony for a new classroom block at Archbishop Patterson Seminary, Igbariam.
The Bishop of the Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Johnson Ekwe, accompanied by Mama Niger West, arrived at St. Simon’s Anglican Church and received a warm welcome from members of the Igbariam Anglican Community, the Diocesan Women’s Ministry and students of Archbishop Patterson Seminary.
Following the reception at the church, Bishop Ekwe proceeded to Archbishop Patterson Seminary, Igbariam, for the foundation stone laying ceremony of the proposed classroom block.
At the seminary, the Bishop and Mama Niger West were received by the Principal, Ven. Chidebere Ifeonu; the Archdeacon of Nando Archdeaconry, Ven. Sunday Udegbunam; the conference host Vicar, Revd. Canon Ekwealor; and members of the Igbariam Anglican Community.
The ceremony featured prayers and thanksgiving, culminating in the laying of the foundation stone by Bishop Ekwe to formally mark the commencement of the proposed classroom block project.
The project is expected to enhance educational facilities at the seminary, promote theological education in the Diocese of Niger West and provide students with an improved learning environment.
The 19th Women’s Conference brings together women across the diocese for the annual gathering, providing an opportunity for fellowship and the advancement of the ministry.
The foundation stone laying ceremony also highlights the diocese’s commitment to developing its educational institutions and strengthening theological training as part of its broader ministry.
Nneka Ejeckam is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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