By Obianuju Azukaego
The Management, staff and students of St. Patrick’s College, Awka, led by the Principal, Rev. Fr. Paschal Ugochukwu Udo, have joined the Catholic Diocese of Awka and well-wishers in celebrating the Proprietor of the College and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor, on the occasion of his 74th birthday.
In a congratulatory message issued on Sept. 13, Rev. Fr. Udo described Bishop Ezeokafor as a visionary shepherd and a passionate advocate of youth development, empowerment, skills acquisition and quality formal education.
According to him, the Bishop has devoted a significant part of his life to creating opportunities and laying the foundation for a better future for young people.
He identified the establishment of St. Patrick’s College, Awka, as one of Bishop Ezeokafor’s notable achievements, explaining that the institution was founded on the Bishop’s vision of providing an environment where young people could be nurtured into disciplined, responsible, productive and purposeful adults, irrespective of their race, religion, social background or status.
Rev. Fr. Udo further noted that the Bishop’s influence extends beyond the classroom, adding that his leadership, compassion and commitment to human development had continued to inspire generations and provide young people with opportunities to discover and develop their God-given potentials.
He said the vollege community was proud to celebrate and honour Bishop Ezeokafor for his years of dedicated service to God, the Church and humanity and prayed that Almighty God would continue to grant the Bishop good health, wisdom, strength and many more fruitful years in His service and in the service of humanity.
Obianuju Azukaego is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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